The city of Kennesaw and Kennesaw Parks & Recreation invite area residents to attend the Grand Opening Celebration for the Inclusive Playground at 11 a.m. Dec. 18 at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway NW.
The current playground features nine slides, 11 swings and a main play structure that has 100 feet of American Disabilities Act ramps and sensory boards, according to a city statement.
Additions will include four play structures to approximately 5,000 square feet that currently is unused.
This area will include a main play structure that has wheelchair-accessible ramps, leading to a ropes tower, sensory stations, an eight-person wheelchair sway fun and a slide.
The ramp system also will lead to pod climbers, a tunnel system and climbing apparatuses.
The main play structure has 40 feet of shade.
All of the 18,500-square-foot space will be made accessible to everyone by removing the wood chips and installing turf.
Every child will be able to maneuver the entire space.
Information: kennesaw-ga.gov/city-of-kennesaw-to-host-grand-opening-celebration-for-inclusive-playground
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