Volunteers Needed to Build All-Access Playground

Two years of fundraising, a partnership with the New York Jets and a 10,000 square foot patch of property in the shadow of the old Greystone building all comes to a head this Thursday through Saturday as the Alliance for Morris County Parks is ready to build the new All-Access Playground, designed for children of all abilities, at Central Park of Morris County.

“The day has finally come when the equipment has been purchased and delivered, and we are ready to build,” said Denise Lanza, Executive Director of the Park Alliance. “We invite everyone to be part of this very special moment when we can provide a playground for all children to have outdoor fun.”

This state of the art playground is as special as the children who will make memories having outdoor fun as it is designed to be usable by children with disabilities. Now these children no longer are left out of playtime and forced to watch on the sidelines. All children can play side by side with their siblings and friends on this new All-Access Playground. The playground received a lead grant from the NY Jets and the United Way of Northern New Jersey as part of the NFL Play 60 Hometown Huddle Program.

Now it is time for the heavy lifting. Literally.

On Thursday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., volunteers are needed to help assemble and build the playground at Central Park of Morris County, Central Avenue, Parsippany.

 “We invite groups and individuals 12 and over to please come and help build this playground,” Lanza said. “This magical moment of finally getting ready to assemble and build this playground was made possible through donations by so many who value all children.”

According to Lanza, this playground will be one of only a dozen playgrounds throughout New Jersey that is fully accessible to children with disabilities.

Lunch will be provided for those volunteers who stay all day, and snacks will be provided throughout the day. For those interested, contact Denise Lanza at dlanza@morrisparks.net.

“Any amount of time or assistance is greatly appreciated,” Lanza said.