Next, this playground is

going to be a unique and special community asset. Over

the past two years, as the recreation staff and

commission updated the 1993 Master Recreation Plan,

playgrounds emerged as a need to be addressed. Money has

been budgeted beginning in fiscal year 2002 to construct

or refurbish playgrounds, but nothing on the scale of

what is planned for the All Children's. This is being

planned as a showpiece, constructed of contemporary

materials, placed in a landscaped, serene setting at

Luther Glass Park. It will be a facility in which

contributors, and all citizens, can take great pride.

Another special aspect of

this effort is that the committee will be using the

Recreation Commission's new Sponsorship Program, which

provides several levels from which contributors can

choose. The program ensures that anyone from individuals

to large corporations can make a recognized contribution

and be part of the effort.

Last, this is special

because it is for kids. Anyone who loves kids and has

watched them play together can appreciate the special

feeling that goes with being involved in a project that

will do so much good. It also gives special needs kids

and non-challenged kids an opportunity to play together

and get a glimpse into each other's worlds. Everyone

involved will be a winner; the kids and their families,

the contributors, and the entire community.

The six-member committee

has scheduled its first organizational meeting for Feb.

29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Recreation Administration

conference room. From there they will begin planning

their approach. Money is already coming in and they

haven't even gotten started yet: $500 was received from a

lady in Wisconsin who heard about the effort through a

friend.

Anyone interested in either

assisting the committee or contributing can call the

Recreation Department at 770-631-2542 and their name and

phone number will be forwarded to the committee chair.

Randy Gaddo

Director of Leisure Services

Peachtree City