Children’s Harbor completes $750K inclusive playground at Lake Martin Campus

On Monday, July 1, Children’s Harbor announced the completion of a new, state-of-the-art inclusive playground at its campus at Lake Martin.

Read on to see how this new playground will provide inclusive play opportunities for children of all abilities.

Check out Children’s Harbor’s new inclusive playground

Located at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp at the organization’s Lake Martin Campus, the new inclusive playground was designed to provide unstructured play opportunities for children of all abilities to foster inclusivity and side-by-side play.

“We worked with several of our camp partners and families to ensure that this playground met everyone’s needs.

We even had some of our campers travel to Auburn to test out some of the pieces of playground equipment that we were looking at buying to get their feedback.” 

Cat Outzen, CEO, Children’s Harbor

The inclusive playground includes several features, such as:

• A specialized surfacing
• A ramp system that allows for easy wheelchair transfers
• Musical and sensory elements
• A merry-go-round that can accommodate up to two wheelchairs
• A large-covered pavilion and large sails to provide shade

The inclusive playground—which cost $750,000 to construct—was made possible through corporate and individual sponsors.

About Children’s Harbor

Founded in 1989, Children’s Harbor “provides refuge, respite and resources to families with children who have experienced a life-altering medical diagnosis.”

With two facilities in the greater Birmingham area—The Harbor Family Center at Children’s of Alabama and the Lake Martin retreat facility—Children’s Habor offers services to complement medical treatment for each family’s unique circumstances.

Children’s Harbor is celebrating 35 years in The Magic City, so be on the lookout for more ways to celebrate!

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