The City of High Point now has a new playground that’s meant to be especially “inclusive” – that is, it’s meant to serve kids of all abilities.
Recently, the Kiwanis Club of High Point celebrated the group’s 100th anniversary with the dedication of the new inclusive playground at Washington Terrace Park – 101 Gordon Street in High Point.
The group did so with a brief program at noon that included members of the Kiwanis Club of High Point as well as City of High Point officials.
For the year 2020 to bring a positive child-focused outdoor project is very welcome by the city’s kids – who’ve spent way, way too much time at home and indoors since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March. Earlier this year, the fear of the spread of coronavirus shut down playgrounds across Guilford County. However, in recent months, those playgrounds are full of kids once again.
The High Point Kiwanians branch raised $150,000 for the project through grants, fundraisers and in-kind donations. That money was used to create the colorful playground that’s designed in a way to make it easy for all kids to access and use. It’s a much welcome addition to the city-owned Washington Terrace Park.
Playground creators say that the uniquely designed area features “numerous safe and engaging play options for a variety of ages and provides opportunities and challenges for kids of all abilities.”
Throughout the process, the Kiwanis Club worked with the High Point Parks and Recreation Department, which provided assistance with the installation of the playground.
The city’s parks and rec staff will also maintain the playground now that it’s established.
Thanks Scott for publishing this news. Our club worked really hard to raise the money over 2 years of among other things making and selling pancakes and our annual Chicken Feed, with both the events not being able to be held this year
Miss seeing you at the GCEDA meetings
Ken Smith
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club for doing this for the kids in High Point. I wish there were playgrounds like this in all communities. Young people who are blind, deaf, have mobility issues, are different in size or ability should all have the chance to play on outdoor equipment in order to enjoy fresh air, improve physically, feel confident, and interact with others. I hope over time the offerings can be expanded so there are swings for kids who use wheelchairs and the like (since no one really posted photos and there was no tv news coverage I don’t know exactly what “inclusive” play equipment was included).
Thank you to the High Point Kiwanis for your commitment to the children of our community.