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Friends group outlines $400,000 fundraising push for Gavenly playground upgrade
Summary
Volunteers from Friends of Gavenly Playground presented a public–private plan for an all-abilities playground, seeking up to $400,000 in private funds to cover equipment and an expensive rubber safety surface; organizers said equipment lead times and a June 1 fundraising milestone would govern timing.
Friends of Gavenly Playground representatives updated the Parks and Recreation Commission on a public–private fundraising campaign to replace and upgrade the playground at Gavenly Park, seeking up to $400,000 in private donations to pay for equipment and an accessible pour-in-place rubber surface.
Monica, speaking for Friends of Gavenly Playground, said the group has begun sales of commemorative bricks and received early commitments for a welcome sign, and that the rubber safety surface is roughly as expensive as the equipment. “Not only is it essential for kids and adults who are…
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