Submitted by Chris Saunders.
University Place is forming a team to bring a destination inclusive playground to it city. A group of civic minded leaders and residence came together on Tuesday, May 3 to discuss the feasibility of this style of playground to meet the needs of all its citizen, as well as others from the surrounding area.
With city council, school district personnel, Rotary, Kiwanis, Families Unlimited Network, as well as, businesses and individuals, all together it was a good first step. We are still working with the city to find a good location for the playground. The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 7.
What is a “destination inclusive playground?”
They are playgrounds designed with children and adults of different abilities in mind. They encourage physical and sensory activities. Examples would be slides and climbing bars that are lower and age appropriate, wheelchair accessibility to the activities and different levels of risk-taking challenges to accommodate a wider range of physical abilities.
Thank you. I’d never heard that particular phrase before. That sounds wonderful and a very much needed addition to our city.