New Playground Debuts In Jackrabbit Park In Phoenix

Phoenix AZ

28 April, 2021

6:19 AM

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Press release from the City of Phoenix: April 27, 2021 The new playground in Jackrabbit Park features amenities for youth ages 2 to 12 and is ADA accessible. Show Caption Hide Caption New Playground Debuts in Jackrabbit Park April 27, 2021 1:00 PM City of Phoenix District 2 Councilman Jim Waring joined members of the nearby neighborhood and city staff in Jackrabbit Park on Tuesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of a new playground. The councilman gave brief remarks and participated in a ceremonial ribbon cutting that signified the official opening of the recently completed amenity. The new playground features climbing structures and slides for those ages 2 to 12, as well as toddler and youth swings, and seat spinners. Also included in the play area are 11 ADA accessible play activities and a wheelchair accessible dome-shaped climber. The ground level of the entire playground is covered in ADA accessible engineered wood fiber. Shade canopies are built into the play structures, and several new benches and a drinking fountain are located along the perimeter. The project cost $110,000 and was funded by the voter-approved Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative (PPPI). Located at 60th St. and Paradise Ln. (6002 E. Paradise Ln.), the approximately 17-acre, basin-style park opened in 1986. In addition to the playground, it also offers ample green space and area lighting. This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author's own.