Overview

• The ribbon-cutting on the Charles River Esplanade officially reopened the renamed Gronk Playground, now open to the public.
• The play and fitness space features full ADA accessibility with a football-shaped fitness circuit, a duck boat structure, and a Zakim Bridge–inspired play area.
• Gronkowski’s foundation led the multi-year renovation in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Esplanade Association.
• Gov. Maura Healey and Patriots owner Robert Kraft joined families from groups including Make-A-Wish and Hill House for the celebration.
• Susan Hurley, a key organizer who is battling stage-four cancer, was honored with a plaque as Gronkowski said he will pursue a future one-day contract to retire as a Patriot.