All-Inclusive Community Playground at Lunda Park
AIMING TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
TO MEET THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Expected Outcomes
An updated city playground would:
- Provide a free, safe place for children to stay active
- Help develop self-confidence
- Improve social skills
- Fight childhood obesity
- Be a multi-generational activity, allowing parents and caregivers with disabilities or limited mobility to participate with their children
Community Statistics
- Jackson County is home to roughly 21,000 individuals
- 4,000 are children under the age of 18
- 2,000 people with a disability under the age of 65
- Currently, there are no all-abilities public parks or playgrounds within 30 miles of our neighborhood.
Events/Project Details
All donations are matched dollar for dollar up to $300,000 thanks to a grant from the Lunda Charitable Fund !
Events
Kick-off community fundraiser for all-inclusive playground project:
Project Team
Project leaders
- Anneliese Eddy
- Nicole Thompson
- Ashley Segelhurst
- Chad Duerkop
"In the planning and implementation of an all-inclusive multigenerational playground, it is important to include many areas of specialty to meet the needs of all individuals. The Playground Improvement Planning Committee has made sure to include a variety of credentialed individuals and companies to ensure all features and needs have been addressed.”
Current involved specialties include:
- Local physical and occupational therapists
- Jackson County Parks & Rec Director
- Jackson County Disability group leaders
- Jackson County Department of Health and Human services
- Jackson County ARDC
Donate
Fundraising goal = $1,000,000 to $1,200,000
All donations are matched dollar for dollar up to $300,000 thanks to a grant from the Lunda Charitable Fund !
All donations are tax deductible.
Donation & Payment Information
Please include the donation form with your donation.
Checks can be made payable to: The City of Black River Falls, referencing “Lunda Playground” in the memo.
Donations and forms should be mailed to:
City of Black River Falls:
Parks and Rec Department
101 South Second Street,
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Donation Tiers of Giving
{COPPER} $1+: Thank you for your donation!
{BRONZE} $500+: Donors recognized publicly
{SILVER} $1,000+: In addition to the above, donor names will be included in community recognition display at the park
{GOLD} $5,000+: In addition to all the above, donor names will be included on welcome sign at entrance to playground
If you would like to donate a larger amount we would be happy to connect with you and discuss donation options. Please send an email to Lundaplayground@gmail.com or contact a project team leader to set up a time to meet and discuss your donation.
Contact Us
Questions about this project can be directed to the project email Lundaplayground@gmail.com.