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Sneak Peak at the New Stephenville Inclusive Playground

By JJ Conway, publisher of Macaroni Kid Stephenville - Weatherford January 14, 2023

I'm so excited to see this playground coming together! Raising funds for this park (through advocating and encouraging people to vote for a State Farm $25,000 grant to get this project started) was one of the first projects I participated in upon moving to Stephenville. 

If you check out the SPARD facebook page, you'll see that even this picture I took 2 days ago is already outdated due to the construction they did later that day! 

Will let you know when the grand opening occurs.


Benefits of an all-inclusive playground: 

  • Encourages everyone to join in on the fun. 
  • Promotes healthy and active lifestyles. 
  • Incorporates the whole community. 
  • Develops sensory and cognitive skills.

Cost of the Project: 

$400,000 for pour-in-play surface, three separate playgrounds and a swing set.