Commonly Asked Questions

Where is this playground going to be built?

How will this playground be different from the ones already in Florissant?

What special features will the playground have?

How much will it cost to build this playground?

Why will it cost so much?

How will the playground be paid for?

How much is this going to cost me in tax dollars? Will there be any tax money involved?

Why do we need an all-inclusive playground? Why is it important to have children of all abilities play side by side?

Is that blue on the drawing-water?

Why does the playground need a gazebo?

When will the playground open?

Where is this playground going to be built? top

Accessible Play Inc. has a verbal agreement with Mayor Lowery and the City of Florissant to build the playground in Manion Park which is located off of Graham Road behind Hutchens Mortuary about a mile North of I-270. Click here for a Google map.

How will this playground be different from the ones already in Florissant? top

This playground will include specialized items that provide accessibility not available in traditional playgrounds.

What special features will the playground have? top

A few examples include:

brail signage through out the playground and surrounding area
well marked pathways and possibly differences in surfaces to warn about potential dangers such as the swings
a five foot fence and entrance gates will confine without restricting for children who have a tendency to run
Situating our pavilions the sight lines to the playground are clear
ramps wide enough for two-way traffic
rubber surface to accommodate people with mobility issues
from the parking lot to the playground to the walking path there will be no barriers
transfer stations on all of our equipment for persons in wheelchairs
quiet station for children who have a hard time transferring from play to the ride home

How much will it cost to build this playground? top

The estimated cost is approximately $1.5 million

Why will it cost so much? top

The specialized materials are very expensive. The size of the playground (approximately 10,000 square feet) is itself a major cost of the endeavor. Our vision is to make it big enough to accommodate large numbers of children at one time.

How will the playground be paid for? top

The playground will be paid for through fundraising and donations. Accessible Play, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible. In addition to monetary donations, we are accepting donated services. Donations will come from individuals, local businesses, non-profit groups, major corporations, utilities and other advocacy agencies.

How much is this going to cost me in tax dollars? Will there be any tax money involved? top

At this time, the Board of Directors would like to raise the entire $1.5 million without accepting any public tax money. An endowment will be set up to maintain the playground after it is turned over to the City of Florissant.

Why do we need an all-inclusive playground? Why is it important to have children of all abilities play side by side? top

When children have a place to play together they learn and grow by interacting with others who are in some ways different from them, so that social barriers can be broken and all will learn to respect and understand each other.

Is that blue on the drawing-water? top

No. The blue depicts the area that will be rubber surface.

Why does the playground need a gazebo? top

The pavilion will serve a couple of functions. It will provide an additional shade area where parents, grandparents and caregivers can watch their children play. We also envision it as a place where children’s parties, such birthdays can be celebrated at low cost for families.

When will the playground open? top

Until we are closer to our fundraising goal, it’s unknown exactly when the playground will open.

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