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Ground broken on South Clinton Inclusive Playground

Posted at 3:02 pm September 5, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Ground was broken last Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, on a new inclusive playground for children of all abilities at South Clinton Park. (Photo via WYSH Radio in Clinton)

Ground was broken last Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, on a new inclusive playground for children of all abilities at South Clinton Park. (Photo via WYSH Radio in Clinton)

 

Information from WYSH Radio

Ground was broken last Wednesday on a new inclusive playground for children of all abilities at South Clinton Park.

The Clinton City Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the nonprofit organization Milly’s Wings, is building the new playground at South Clinton Park. On Wednesday, August 29, city leaders were joined by Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, State Representative John Ragan, and others to celebrate the new facility.

In addition, during the ceremony, the Lions Club International Foundation presented the Clinton chapter with a $100,000 donation that will be used for the playground, which is being funded by local money as well as several grants, and donations from local civic groups, businesses, and individuals. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Clinton, Community, Front Page News, Government, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Clinton City Parks and Recreation Department, disabled children, inclusive playground, Lions Club International Foundation, Milly’s Wings, Natalie and David Erb, South Clinton Inclusive Playground, South Clinton Park, South Clinton Playground Initiative

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