The city has pushed back the long-awaited opening date of Vesuvio Playground once again due to some equipment issues.

“We have encountered some unanticipated problems with the playground equipment, enough to prevent the playground from being finished,” said Cristina DeLuca, a Parks Department spokesperson. “We expect the playground to be open by the end of the month at the latest.” DeLuca noted that the handball court, seating area and pool are already open at the park on Thompson St. between Spring and Prince Sts.

The park’s in-ground swimming pool opened to the public on Sunday, July 1. However, on July 10 the pool was closed for a health violation.

DeLuca said construction debris from the playground next door had been blocking a pipe in the bathroom and the bathroom needed to be closed to clear the pipe. The health code states that if the bathroom is closed, the pool must be closed as well. The pool reopened for swimmers on Wednesday morning.

— Jennifer Milne

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