March 11. Thanks to a $300,000 grant from the Park and Recreation Trust Fund, Robbins Park Phase II —complete with a gaga pit, not to mention renovated ponds, observation piers, picnic areas and a sand volleyball court—opens Saturday at 10 a.m.
Ga-ga, according to Wikipedia, is a variant of dodgeball that combines dodging, striking, running and jumping with the object of hitting opponents with a ball below the knee while avoiding being hit. The game can be played by a group of individual players or with teams, as well as in one-on-one matches. Rules, ball types, pit surfaces, and pit sizes can vary widely at different venues. Other names for this game include Israeli dodgeball, Octo-Ball and Panda Ball.
The Phase II improvements include paved trails to the Westmoreland Athletic Complex.This grand opening includes Earth Day observations and activities for children and adults including arts & crafts, demonstrations, wildlife habitat improvements and nature walks. For a link to the public invitation, click here.
