Jim McGrath has a lot on his plate this spring. Pittsfield's parks and open space manager is currently overseeing five projects, all at or nearing completion, from the long-awaited extension into the city of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to a new park along the Housatonic River on the city's west side. Also in progress are a new dog park, renovations to the historic Springside House and improvements to the skate park near Pittsfield High School. Here is snapshot of each of those projects, or you can take a video tour here: Pittsfield Park, Open Space and Natural Resource Program Manager Jim McGrath hosts a whirlwind tour of the cityâs park projects starting with the Skate Park, the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail extension, the Springside House renovation, Westside Riverway linear park on Dewey Avenue, and the Burbank dog park. 2021 is going to be a significant year in the evolution of the city landscape. Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (Ben Garver, The Berkshire Eagle)BEN GARVER â THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE