The Glen Lake Accessible Playground Project is a teacher, student, and staff lead initiative at Glen Lake Elementary with the goal of creating a new and fully accessible playground. This will create equitable play opportunities to grow connections and friendships between students who use wheelchairs, and their peers. Accessible equipment will greatly enhance the recess and general outdoor experience for our students who use wheelchairs and be an incredible asset to our community.
Glen Lake Elementary students' original goal was to raise $300,000 to install a wheelchair swing, merry-go-round, and a poured in rubber surface throughout the current playground. With the help of friends and family, local businesses, community members, and donors, they not only met their goal, but have surpassed it at $450,000.
They now have an even bigger goal — to raise enough funds to build a fully accessible upper playground. Student ideas for the accessible playground include: ramps so students can access all areas of the playground, sun shades for students who are sensitive to light, lowered basketball hoops, and more.
To learn more about the Accessible Playground Project and to donate, click the link below.