Volunteer group meets first phase fund-raising goal for Prospect Point Playground Equipment project
First phase of Prospect Point playground equipment project fund-raising goal met
Prospect Point Playground Project chair Staci Wanichek reported this week the committee has raised more than $45,000 to meet its Phase One (details below) fund-raising goal to replace the schools aging playground equipment. Wanichek says they hope to place an order soon for Phase One equipment and are scheduling August 10-12 installation.
"We have had a great team. The generous support from the community is helping us make this dream become a reality for the kids. Its all about the kids."
Phase One includes new equipment for grades 3-5:
" Area features a Safe Playground site (grades 3-5 play area -- located on Howard St. across from cemetery)
" Equipment includes: Evos play system (features arches, climbing bars, balance equipment, glider, nets, hanging ring climbers, pod stompers, swiggle sticks, gyro twister for spinning)
" System is designed for fun exercise -- builds upper body and core strength
" Six swings
" Climber (Curved "rock wall" -- material does not get hot so kids can climb on it all year long)
" Shade trees
" Trash receptacles
" Benches
" Possible plans for shaded area and picnic tables
The group is now focusing on Phase Two of the drive to replace the schools kindergarten equipment. Phase Two is estimated at $27,000 and includes (at this time - subject to change):
" Farm theme (linked to the Walla Walla farming community)
" Climbers
" Rock wall
" Swings and slides
" Monkey bars
Prospect Point Playground Fund-Raiser Hot Air Balloon Ride Recap
Special thanks to Jerry Cummins for donating his balloon "Spirit of Walla Walla" and time to organize the tethered hot air balloon ride fund-raisers Tuesday night. The event netted $1300. During the event photos of participants were taken for a special keepsake. Photos will be uploaded to the Prospect Point Playground Project website (www.prospectpointplayground.com) for those interested in getting a free photo. Contact Wanicheck at 527-0607 for more information.
Special thanks to the following for their generous donations:
" Coffey Communications
" Walla Walla Rotary
" Baker Boyer Bank
" Evergreen Labs
" Walla Walla Builders Supply
" Prospect Point PTA
" Gilbert Family
" Total Office Concepts
" Exchange Club of Walla Walla
" Terry Brown Construction
" Garys Paint Center
" Banner Bank
" Pelo Foundation
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