$7.1 million park in Derby is a go

After years of discussion and planning, the city’s latest recreational resource, Decarsky Park, has a contract to begin construction.

At its April 23 meeting, the City Council authorized proceeding with a $7.1 million contract with Multicon Construction to build the park in southeast Derby. There was one other bidder, Dondlinger Construction, which submitted a proposed quote of $7.4 million.

The project includes construction of two roads within the park, Line Drive, which will have a traffic signal at Rock Road, and Rover Lane. The emphasis in this park is going to be on active sports, specifically softball and baseball. There will be four initial fields for those sports in this part of the project, which is Phase 1.

It also will have the city’s first dog park including an agility course with artificial turf and dog water features.

While work starts soon on the park, don’t expect game balls to be thrown there for awhile. White said the park will open in 2021.

$7.1 million park in Derby is a go

$7.1 million park in Derby is a go

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