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Resident-led push for inclusive 'Dahlia' playground draws council support and fundraising plans
Summary
A Signal Mountain resident proposed the Dahlia inclusive playground, seeking to build an all-abilities play area at Althouse Park. The project aims to raise $900,000; organizers reported $200,000 raised (22%) and outlined grant and fundraising strategies. Council members expressed support and discussed town partnership and ongoing maintenance.
A Signal Mountain resident and parent outlined plans on April 28, 2025, to build an inclusive playground—so-called the Dahlia Playground—at Althouse Park that would be designed for children and adults of all abilities.
Presenter Miss (Ms.) Harmon described her daughter, Dalia, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair or mobility aids, and said current play surfaces and site topography limit access. '"Our dream is to create a space for all ages and abilities," she said, describing a nature-inspired design with sensory features, social-play elements and accessible surfacing.
Harmon said…
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