Derby's Decarsky Park reopens after an $18 million expansion
The second phase, paid for by a local sales tax, adds nine ballfields, including an adaptive field, plus two playgrounds and a concession building.
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Decarsky Park in Derby reopened Thursday after an $18 million second phase, with a ribbon cutting, trunk-or-treat, farmer's market, food trucks, and a costume contest. The Derby Difference sales tax, a one-cent tax that took effect Jan. 1, paid for the whole expansion.
The park now has nine ballfields, including an adaptive field for Miracle League and Special Olympics play, two playgrounds, and a concession building of about 5,000 square feet. That building has a full kitchen, restrooms, team tables, televisions, and beer sales meant to offset costs. Eric Newell is the parks director.
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