Goodbye Playtime Palace, Hello Cranberry Kids Castle
Plans are in the works to raze the wooden play structure at Cranberry Community Park and replace it with a new, innovative play area.
When Playtime Palace opened in Cranberry's Community Park more than 20 years ago, it was known as the region’s premier playground destination. “It was our signature community asset,” said Cranberry Supervisor Chairman Bruce Mazzoni. Cranberry CUP founder Cathy Cortazzo recalled taking her twins, now age 25, from their home in Economy to Cranberry to play on the community-built palace. “I loved taking them there,” she said. But time and usage have taken its toll on the wooden structure. With maintenance issues that include decaying support posts, splitting wood, sharp edges and insect infestation, the structure has earned the nickname “Splinter Palace” from some users. The castle-like playground also does not meeting current safety …
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Riley Kraus
11:26 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013
I think tearing down the current Castle is ridiculous. That has been there for a long time and there are plenty of wooden structures that are well maintained and easily repaired all over PA. I would really really hate to see such a wonderful play place for children get torn down and made to look plastic and exactly like the North Park structure. I know a lot of people that are really upset... more ›