Work has begun on the new Georgia Walsh Playground Project in Trace Manes Park. The old equipment was removed from the long-time play area in recent days. It is a much-loved place for neighborhood children and was among the most favorite spots of the late Gilliam Walsh. Her heart-breaking death on July 16, 2014, when she was struck by a car on her way home from the playground, touched a nation. Georgia was seven. Her mother Jillian has spearheaded fundraising for the modern project now underway. The fall and winter will see foundations installed for the equipment and splash pad. It’s hoped that kids will be able to use the playground by mid-summer 2020 with a ribbon-cutting soon after. Here are the particulars of the playground.
1. Fully fenced in
2. Rubberized surface to be wheelchair accessible
3. Shaded area and tables for eating
4. Seating options throughout playground
5. Equipment that caters to ages from toddler to tween
6. Splash Pad
7. Special needs accessible equipment
8. Stroller Parking and Bike racks
9. Sandbox
