SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - Some major upgrades are coming to Buttery Brook Park, with officials set to break ground on a series of improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility and recreation opportunities. UMass Spring Arts Festival showcases over 75 events through May 9 The groundb reaking ceremony will take place on April 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the park, located at 123 Willimansett St. The upgrades, made possible by a matching Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant, will introduce several new amenities designed to make the park more inclusive and engaging for residents of all ages. Planned improvements include: Four new pickleball courts ADA-accessible playground features A new band shell for performances and events A nine-hole disc golf course A half-mile walking loop Planting of 200 new trees Town officials and community leaders will be in attendance for the ceremony, which will mark the beginning of construction on these enhancements. Residents are encouraged to attend the groundbreaking event to learn more about the project and celebrate the park’s future upgrades. The renovations are expected to be completed in phases over the coming months. For updates on the project, visit the South Hadley town website. Local News Headlines Eversource, Arbor Day Foundation to provide free trees to Springfield customers Governor Healey appoints new member to Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Western Massachusetts organizations push for joint rules deal This local nonprofit is looking to buy Beaver Brook Golf Course for recreation and conservation WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less