Phoenixville's Reeves Park Looks For $25k Kiwanis Grant For Special Needs

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- Kiwanis International is hosting a contest to choose a recipient of a $25,000 grant for playground equipment, and Phoenixville is in the mix.

A proposal to bring special needs equipment to Reeves Park has been submitted.

The Legacy of Play Contest will determine finalists on May 27 based on number of votes from the general public.

A panel of judges will then select the winning club, which will receive US$25,000 in Landscape Structures playground equipment to be installed.

The project description reads:

The Kiwanis Club of Phoenixville is dedicated to creating long-term support for special-needs families as well as able-bodied children. The playground will be in the heart of Phoenixville, which is easily accessible from neighboring towns and would provide access to a library as well as Kiwanis Club family events. We are committed to creating an environment free of social and physical restrictions for our children. To ensure safety of those we serve, a fence with one entrance/exit, rubber playground base, and a handicap-friendly bathroom will be installed. For families with several children, this playground will mean that their children can finally play together in a safe and nurturing environment. We are committed to building a better future for children, one which is free of judgement, restrictions, exclusion, or bullying. We have an enormous support from those we serve.... please help us achieve this very important and vital goal for our community!

To vote for the Phoenixville project, see here.