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A planned inclusive and accessible playground in Kingston has been approved by city council. The $1.5 million project will be built at Shannon Park.
The city says it is the first fully inclusive and accessible playground in Kingston.
The Inclusive Play Project was formed over a year ago to advocate for and raise funds for the project. The project has received close to $200,000 so far.
The city approved $300,000 to go ahead with civil site work for the project at the August 13 council meeting.
City staff will continue to work with the Inclusive Play Project volunteers to apply for grants. The city says they are still looking for another $650,000 in grant money.
“We as a community group are so excited to see this project continue to take shape,” says Rachel Doornekamp of the Inclusive Play Project. “Kingston needs more inclusive community spaces, and we strongly believe this new playground will act as a destination for families in Kingston and the surrounding areas. We are looking forward to further collaboration with the City to build this park, because playgrounds should be for everyone!”