Today we went to Clemyjontri Park. The history behind the park is that the land was donated to the county by an elderly woman, with the contingency that the park be built to accommodate children with all abilities. It received a lot of press when it was built, for that reason alone ... and the story hit home with me, for obvious reasons.
Here is some of what the park has to offer ...
This park is a place where children who use wheelchairs, walkers or braces, or who have sensory or developmental disabilities, can have a parallel playground experience of fun and exploration. At CLEMYJONTRI....
- Ramps connect structures
- Swings have high backs, arm rests and special safety features
- Rubber surfacing allows wheelchairs to roll easily
- Lowered monkey bars provide easy access
- Equipment is designed to be sensory rich so all children can participate with peers
- Wider openings allows easy access to play structures
Today some friends of ours joined us for Field Trip Friday ... the kids had so much fun!
Payton being the monkey that she is ...

Seems to be a great facility...we have a local park too designed by moms with special needs children and it is wonderful, fun for everyone!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to go on field trips once a week! That park looks great and I love the first picture of Payton!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!! That picture of Payton is AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great park. Glad you have it near by.
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wow what a cool park!!! we have a play area at our PT's office for kids with all abilities as well. so neat!
ReplyDeletelove that picture of P!
Sounds like a great park! LOVE the pictures of your beautiful kids!
ReplyDeleteYour pix are always so gorgeous! I need to take lessons from you! And get a much better camera!
ReplyDeletecan't believe I missed the first field trip friday!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best picture of Payton - I love it!!
ReplyDelete-Meegs
Hey--I've been to that park. It's near my aunt's house. Very cool park!
ReplyDeleteAnn (Annieo)