Lions Park playground equipment

Here's a sneak peak at the new playground equipment currently being installed Lions Park. The rubberized surface is scheduled to pour tomorrow or early next week.

New playground equipment coming to Lions Park

New playground equipment will be installed at Grand Chute Lions park this summer. Install prep is scheduled to begin the last week in June with equipment to be in place by the middle of July. Especially exciting is the new playground will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Currently, Appleton's Memorial Park is the only playground that meets ADA specifications.

The new playground features will include:

• Ramps to accomodate wheelchairs
• A Transfer system that help people access the play equipment without the use of a wheelchair or mobility device.
• A rubberized, pour in place surface that will enable wheelchairs or mobility devices access to the equipment.

Cost of the playground is $70,000 and is funded by a combination of donations by the Parks Committee and Town Funds.