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Local nonprofit seeks $100,000 for accessible playground at Levy Park
Summary
Crowley volunteers with Crowley Accessibility Support for the Handicapped (CASH) presented plans for an inclusive playground at Levy Park, estimating roughly $100,000 and saying they will pursue fundraising and renderings; city staff signaled support but no funding was pledged.
Crowley Accessibility Support for the Handicapped (CASH) presented an initial plan on Feb. 10 for an inclusive playground at Levy Park, telling the City Council the project could cost about $100,000 and would be funded through local fundraising and donations rather than city grants.
CASH co-founder Rich said the group has developed a footprint and a “wish list” for equipment and expects the site to be about 5,600 square feet. “It’s probably gonna run at least a 100,000 if we get everything that we want,” Rich said. The group said some individual play elements are costly: two specially designed swings alone could total about $7,000 without installation.
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