Three playgrounds in South Dakota are getting an overhaul to make them more wheelchair accessible. It’s part of a 20-year effort from Sioux Falls to make parks and playgrounds more accessible and safe.
This summer, more playgrounds are being upgraded. The playgrounds at Laurel Oaks, Dunham and Spencer parks will be rebuilt and get new equipment to comply with the ADA.
The playgrounds will have ramps and platforms and rubber mats. The rubber surface will replace wood chips and sand under equipment “so that young people in wheelchairs can move around.”
“I think the biggest barrier is the surface, so by upgrading it with a rubberized material, it’ll just make it easier for all kids to play with each other,” said Heather Stett-nichs, a member of the Miracle Field board of directors. The Miracle Field baseball complex is specially designed for youths with disabilities.
The city has been a finalist the past three years for National Organization on Disability awards for the most accessible cities.
Way to go Sioux Falls!
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