Stella's Playground

Stella's mom told the story behind the playground: after her daughter's brain tumor left her disabled, a trip to Reservoir Park ended with Stella saying 'playgrounds aren't for me' — and her mother promising to build one that is.

Stella's dad joined in describing the family's fundraising and partnership work that has raised about $1.5 million toward the $2 million goal.

A North Bremen Street homeowner welcomed the investment and the bathrooms but worried about the project's scale, changes to the historic hill, tree loss, and parking during concerts.

A longtime Booth Street resident, supportive and a donor, questioned bathroom maintenance, shelter reservations, grilling, night use, and whether a national-attraction draw fits the neighborhood.

Loved the concept but flagged parking on Bremen Street — no restrictions today, and fears of meters or permit parking if the park becomes a draw — and asked about a possible dog park.