A new playground was unveiled on August 5 at Indianapolis’ oldest park, Garfield Park. The upgraded jungle gym is next to the Pagoda at 2432 Conservatory Drive and provides more activities for children ages 2-12, such as music play features, sensory play items, and additional climbing structures. A new rubber surface has also been installed, making it more kid-friendly.
Sensory-Inclusive Environment
The sensory-inclusive environment is created with the incorporation of multiple elements, such as drums and bright colors for auditory and visual stimulation. Sensory-play areas are ideal for kids with certain conditions, including autism.
The renovations are part of a $5.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, which also paid for repairs to the Sunken Garden Fountains that reopened earlier this summer. This is also part of an $80 million investment from the Lilly Endowment Grant to revamp 42 parks across Marion County. So far, nearly half of the projects have been completed.
Original reporting: Mirror Indy — read the source article.
