New $450K accessible playground planned for Joe Wheeler State Park
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A new state-of-the-art, accessible playground will soon be built at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, adding a new amenity to one of the Tennessee Valley’s most popular parks.
The playground carries a total price tag of nearly $450,000 with nearly half of that already contributed including $100,000 from the Daniel Foundation, $50,000 from the Thompson Foundation and $50,000 from the Alabama State Parks Foundation’s unrestricted funds.
“We can’t thank the Alabama Parks Foundation, the Thompson Foundation, and the Daniel Foundation enough for their generosity and passion for this project at Joe Wheeler State Park. We are committed to helping every visitor to one of our state parks enjoy a first-class experience, and it’s gratifying to know that we have partners who are willing to step forward and help us accomplish that goal.”
Matthew Capps, State Parks Director
The State Parks Foundation is now upping its fundraising efforts to take the playground project from dream to reality. Public donations to the Foundation can be made online.
“We are actively seeking donations from individual and corporate donors, and we’d love to find additional corporate partners from the Shoals to be part of this project.”
Alex McCrary, president of the Foundation’s board of directors
Alabama State Parks
The State Parks System is currently making renovations and upgrades parks throughout the state including:
- New lodge at Cheaha State Park
- Campground expansion at Gulf State Park
- Renovation of Lake Lurleen State Park
- Campground expansion at Meaher State Park
- Updated playground at Chewacla State Park
While the bond funding helps address a long list of deferred maintenance and fund critical enhancement projects around the state, the Foundation remains committed to raising funds for other targeted projects like the new playground at Joe Wheeler State Park.
“The Foundation can help fill the gaps and provide a margin of excellence to make our State Parks better than they have ever been. We always say that every gift makes a difference, and the generous funding provided by the Thompson Foundation and the Daniel Foundation are perfect examples.”
Alex McCrary, president of the Foundation’s board of directors
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