“06880” readers skated around last week’s Photo Challenge.
John Maloney’s image showed an old-looking sign, headed “Playground Rules.” They included “Adult supervision required,” “No horseplay,” “Do not use when playground is wet,” and “No bicycles, roller skates or skateboards permitted.” (Click here to see.)
Because the sign looked timeworn, answers included the playgrounds behind Town Hall, and at Luciano Park.
Nope! Surprisingly, it hangs at the most popular playground in Westport: Compo Beach. Thousands of Westport parents, grandparents, nannies, au pairs and other caregivers are very familiar with the recently renovated spot.
But no one — except the very observant Andrew Colabella — knew that the sign is right there, in plain view, on the boardwalk near the swings and other playful paraphernalia.
So I guess not many people know the Compo Beach playground rules.
“Shoes are required.” “No pets allowed.”
And one that’s not on the list, but should be: “Have fun!”
Here is today’s Photo Challenge. If you know where in Westport you’d see this sad, lonely intersection, click “Comments” below.
(Photo/Jonathan Alloy)
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Syurges and Cross Hwy
Bottom of Sturges Highway hill, by Cross Highway, where the horse used to graze on the hill.
Intersection of Sturges and cross highways
Correct. Today’s photo challenge is from the northeast corner of Westport, as noted above. Well done (at least 2 of the correct responders live near there).
Margret Rudkin, founder of Pepperidge Farm, lived there. Homes have been built there now and I was once in the neighborhood visiting someone.
Yep. I was in the carriage house where she baked the bread. My 1st girlfriend lived across the street on Tupelo Road. I later found out Tupelo is another name for Pepperidge tree.
Used to ride horses on that property with an old girlfriend. Mid 70’s….
Westport this stop sign needs a makeover anyone have any great idea’s? The suggestion box is open?