Portsmouth Playground Championsโฃ Inclusion โwith Innovative Design
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. – Laughter and joy echo through Portsmouth’sโ Turnpike Avenue Playground, a newly unveiled space designed with all children in mind. Teh state-of-the-art playground offers a welcoming and engaging surroundingsโ for both able-bodied โchildren and those with disabilities, โคfostering a sense of community andโข belonging through inclusive play.
The โproject, a testament to community dedication, โคwas brought to life thanks to $850,000 raised through tireless fundraising efforts and generous grants secured by volunteers. Leadingโ the charge โคwasโข Kateri buerman, founder of the Four Hearts Foundation, and a coalition of residents resolute toโ create a truly accessible play space.
“It bringsโ everyone together,” Buerman explained. “Play is truly universal. We want our โkids to play with everyone and learn to treat everyone the โsame.”
The โขplayground isn’t just about good intentions; โขit’sโค about thoughtful design.Features like the “friendshipโ swing” encourage face-to-face interaction and connection, while a roller rubber slide provides aโค sensory-friendly experience, notablyโข beneficial forโค children with hearing aids who can be sensitive to โขstatic fromโ metal โsurfaces. A popular attraction is the “Global Motion” equipment, offering dynamic โmovement opportunities forโ children of all โabilities.For Tenley,a young girl born with a rare disorder,theโ playground offers a โnewfound sense of freedom. her mother shared thatโ Tenley absolutely loves theโค soft, rubbery surface and the independence it allows.
Buerman, a mother of four โherself, believes the playground offers aโ powerful lesson. “Kids don’t learn by being told to be inclusive,” she said. “They learn by doing, by โฃseeing, and by playingโ together.”
The Turnpike Avenue Playground stands as a shining example of how community investment can create spaces โthat celebrate diversity and โขpromoteโ a moreโ inclusive future โfor all children.Do you know โขa โฃlocal hero? nominate a deserving nonprofitโฃ or volunteer for our “Community โขTreasures” feature: https://turnto10.com/features/community-treasures/nomination-people-person-individual-organization-group-rhode-island-massachusetts-connecticut-southern-new-england
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