Worcester to Rededicate Betty Price Playground with Family Present

WORCESTER – The City of Worcester will host a rededication ceremony for the Betty Price Playground on Friday, Aug. 30.

As ThisWeekinWorcester.com previously reported, the City held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 8 for the $1.2 million renovation to the playground, but — through an apparent miscommunication — failed to invite Price’s family members and community members to join in the celebration.

According to the City, Friday’s rededication ceremony will be co-hosted by Price’s family and celebrated alongside community leaders and City officials.

In 1973, Elizabeth “Betty” Price became the first African American woman elected to the School Committee. She was also the founder and director of the Prospect House, a human services agency that assisted the poor.

The renovations to the Price playground included a fitness area with a multi-point training system, new lighting, a paved walkway, new fencing, a canopied picnic area, benches, trees and new Betty Price Playground sign. 

Other improvements included a new ADA accessible playground with a poured-in-place surface and playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12.

The rededication ceremony will take place from 4 PM to 8 PM at Betty Price Playground at 74 Eastern Ave. 

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