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Time changes for Kennesaw park opening on Jan. 9

The Inclusive Playground will open at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. - instead of 11 a.m. - on Jan. 9 at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw. (Courtesy of Kennesaw)
The Inclusive Playground will open at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. - instead of 11 a.m. - on Jan. 9 at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw. (Courtesy of Kennesaw)
By Carolyn Cunningham
Jan 7, 2020

Kennesaw city officials have delayed the Grand Opening Celebration for the Inclusive Playground at Swift-Cantrell Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Jan. 9.

The city of Kennesaw and Kennesaw Parks & Recreation invite area residents to attend this event 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.

Four play structures will add about 5,000 square feet that have been 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.

This main play structure has 40 feet of shade.

All of the 18,500-square-foot space will be made accessible to all by removing the wood chips and installing turf.

Every child will be able to maneuver the entire space.

Information: kennesaw-ga.gov/event/grand-opening-celebration-inclusive-playground/?instance_id=6695

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