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Beachmom

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Ok guys, we started this in the "What would you like to see" thread, that one big thing we really need is a place for our kids to run and play on a public playground that is actually in SoWal. I've heard lots of you are interested in making this happen, so now what?:dunno:

Who is in on this?? Ideas on how to make it happen??? What can we learn from the Bark Park and how that came to be???
 

ckhagen

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Well, I'm reading up on community fundraising for playgrounds right now to see how others have started.
 

ckhagen

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This site is worth taking a look at.
www.kaboom.org
It's an organization partnered with Home Depot helping communities plan and built volunteer-built playspaces.
Check out the FAQ.
 

supermom262

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Ok guys, we started this in the "What would you like to see" thread, that one big thing we really need is a place for our kids to run and play on a public playground that is actually in SoWal. I've heard lots of you are interested in making this happen, so now what?:dunno:

Who is in on this?? Ideas on how to make it happen??? What can we learn from the Bark Park and how that came to be???



I'm in and about to read the info from Home Depot.
 

Miss Kitty

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:clap_1: ...watch out sowal. You are getting ready to get a new playground!!!
 

ckhagen

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I think we need a lunch meeting.:D

Yeah that.

Hm... ya'll need one of those little "yeah that" smilies!

I'm up for it. We found out my grandfather died last night though, so umm... I have to drive to New Orleans tomorrow or sometime this weekend and I don't know when the funeral is yet. So... when I get back from that would be great! End of next week or beginning of the following?

Candice
(I should get a signature, huh?)
 

Beachmom

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Very sorry about your grandfather. The end of next week would be grayt. I'll be gone until Tues. also., so after that......:clap_1:
 

Mango

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Apr 7, 2006
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I found a link to the Parks and Recreation Department for Walton County.


The Walton County Parks and Recreation Department strives to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Walton County. Citizen’s needs are met through the implementation and maintenance of health-promoting programs and activities. Broadly, the department’s programs are intended to increase physical activity in an environment that promotes integrity and strong overall character. Parks and Recreation also maintains various public facilities that are designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide recreational outlets for every Walton County family. A full-color directory of these recreation facilities is available to all citizens. Click here to open the guide if you have high-speed internet access. If you have a dial-up modem, click here for a faster version.

Brad Alford
Parks and Recreation Manager
Phone: (850) 892-8703
Fax: (850) 892-8719
alfbrad@co.walton.fl.us

Maybe this is a good place to start? :dunno: I didn't see any good playgrounds in the pdf file IMO. The only one I saw was in Defuniak Springs. I also read that some parks are maintained by the TDC.

In my area, they just replaced one of the public park playgrounds with new equipment, and it's awesome. You see the parents interacting more with the children. I will take some pictures of it if you like. I am there frequently with my nephews even though they have a jungle gym in the yard, this park is way too much funn and they meet other kids to play with. My neighbor is in charge of our counties recreation department, so I can ask him where they got the equipment. I had never seen anything like it in any public park.

Another idea if you get anywhere with this department is it seems quite a few Banks offer grants for the local schools, but they might offer funds for a public playground. Just an idea.

We don't have children, but when my family comes down and or my guests/renters, it would be nice to have a park available for them.
(and me :lol: ) and of course our SoWal children.
 
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