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Stafford County, in conjunction with Stafford County Public Schools, will hold a ceremony to mark the grand opening of a $170,000 inclusive playground at Chichester Park with a little help from some special students and vendors on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. The playground is designed to be accessible to all children and adults, regardless of ability.
Alexa and Rob Harris are the parents of Nathanael Harris, a fourth-grader at Falmouth Elementary School. They have always looked for ways for their son to participate in events in his community and for opportunities for inclusion. A small team of teachers, physical therapists and Alexa Harris formed an unofficial “Playground Committee” to pursue this idea.
Stafford’s parks are integral to the Board of Supervisors priorities for the county. Their efforts to increase recreational opportunities make Stafford more appealing to potential residents as well as businesses, making Stafford a great place to live, work and play.
The inclusive playground is located at 125 Ralph Williams Drive, Falmouth, VA 22405. There will be face painting and the following vendors providing resources for families: Stafford County Parent Resource Center; DisAbility Resource Center; Special Olympics; Ainsley’s Angels; and the Stafford County Parent Teacher Association.
