An East Brainerd park is set to get a new inclusive playground with help from a $250,000 state grant.
The funding, secured by Tennessee state Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes, R-East Ridge, will go toward the $2 million project at Jack Benson Heritage Park.
The playground will be designed for children of all abilities, ensuring no child is left out. The funds were included in the $52.8 billion budget passed by the General Assembly in April.
The Kiwanis Club of East Brainerd will utilize the grant to build a 15,000-square-foot playground. The park will be a place where children of all abilities can come together, play and learn, according to a news release.
“Every child deserves access to quality recreational opportunities in our community,” Helton-Haynes said in the release. “This remarkable new playground will be a place that everyone, including those with a disability, can enjoy and build memories together.”
The Downtown Chattanooga Kiwanis Club also is providing support and leadership for the Park project.
A few of the features expected at the playground include accessible climbing, musical and sliding activities, as well as seating and shade, parking, and restrooms, according to the news release.
— Compiled by Alexis Dewey