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Greenwood secures $500,000 grant for inclusive playground; project reaches $1 million with local funds
Summary
Officials said Greenwood won a $500,000 grant for a new inclusive playground that, with community donations and AMP funding, brings the project to an estimated $1 million; construction is expected to start soon.
The mayor announced that Greenwood has secured a $500,000 grant to build a new inclusive playground designed to allow children of all abilities to play together. "We secured a half a million dollar grant. And when combined with community donations and AMP funding, the project has grown into a $1 million investment in our children and our families," the mayor said.
The mayor said the playground began as a grassroots effort by local women who pressed for more accessible recreation and that the combination of grant funding, AMP support and private donations made the full project possible. Construction was described as beginning soon; the mayor did not provide a construction start date or a final opening date.
City leaders said the inclusive-play area is part of a broader parks-and-trails strategy that has already added courts, disc-golf courses and improvements at Greenwood City Lake, including the Kuth Bridge and a fishing pier. The project will be funded by the cited grant, local contributions and AMP funds; the transcript did not specify exact AMP amounts or the schedule for releasing funds.
The mayor credited community volunteers and civic groups for the initiative and indicated the city will continue to partner with residents to complete the work.
