Town officials and community members gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ironwood Park on June 7 included enthusiastic participants, from left, Jake Zwicker, DPW director; Colin F. Loiselle, town manager; Ed Smith, CPC member. Selectboard Chair Ron Schnider; Selectboard Member Eric Eldridge, Mike Knight, recreation member, Select Board Member, Adele Coughlin, Alison Page, Recreation and Parks Director; Select Board Vice-Chair Jackie Geilfuss, and Select Board Member Ron Keohane. Courtesy photo by JACQUELINE SCHNACKERTZ FOR TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH

TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. – The Town of Tyngsborough officially opened Ironwood Park, a 30-acre public recreation area on Sherburne Avenue, with a ribbon-cutting celebration that coincided with the annual Spring Health Fair on June 7.

The park, made possible through the Community Preservation Fund and a land donation from the adjacent Toll Brothers Development, includes walking trails, sport courts, a renovated clubhouse and new amenities including pickleball, disc golf and shuffleboard.

“Ironwood Park reflects Tyngsborough’s commitment to community, recreation and preserving open space, said Town Manager Colin Loiselle.

“It’s a true collaboration between volunteers, committees and town boards — and a space that will serve our residents for generations.”

The park’s name, “Ironwood,” pays tribute to the site’s legacy as the former Tyngsborough Golf Course, which was family-owned by the Spindells for more than 80 years. Members of the Spindell family joined town officials at the event to honor that history.

The Ironwood Tree, accompanied by a commemorative plaque, honors the legacy of the former Tyngsborough Golf Course, whose property was owned and operated by the Spindell family for more than 80 years. Courtesy photo by JACQUELINE SCHNACKERTZ FOR TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH

Select Board Member Ron Keohane noted the facility is “second to none,” offering more recreational options than any other town park.

“This is truly a gem — built for everyone. And I plan to play every amenity here.”

Highlights from the opening day can be found on YouTube under Ironwood Park Grand Opening.

Local musicians Mike Moore and Steve Kelly perform beneath the pavilion during the Ironwood Park Grand Opening event on June 7. Courtesy photo by JACQUELINE SCHNACKERTZ FOR TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH

Tyngsborough Town Manager Colin F. Loiselle delivers welcoming remarks to attendees during the Grand Opening ceremony for Ironwood Park on June 7. Courtesy photo by JACQUELINE SCHNACKERTZ FOR TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH