AUGUSTA, Kan. (KSNW) — Efforts to build accessible park playgrounds for children with disabilities are getting a boost from Walmart.
The company donated $30,000 to the Castle Park project. The project is located within the Robert Shryock Park and Splash Pad on the northeast side of Augusta City Lake and replaces the former Play Park Point playground, which had to be demolished due to significant age. It is something.
“Rebuilding Castle Park has been an important priority for our community,” Mayor Mike Rawlings said in a news release. “We are encouraged by the generosity of our community, including Walmart, which has been an important part of Augusta since 1980. We are extremely grateful for their partnership.”
“We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community and support the Cast Park project, which will help us in a meaningful way,” said Nathan Miller, Augusta Walmart Store Manager. It’s a real benefit to our community.”
The new park will be designed with children with disabilities in mind. Includes Braille boards and play equipment designed for children with motor disabilities.
“The Castle Park project is near and dear to our community, especially as it was built in nine days with the help of more than 3,000 volunteers,” said State Representative Christy Williams. . “Walmart’s grant award demonstrates the powerful impact of public-private partnerships that help build stronger communities. We are excited and extremely grateful to be working with Walmart to rebuild Castle Park.” doing.”
Click here to learn more about the Castle Park Reconstruction Initiative.