A universally inclusive playground for children of all abilities

Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY

Scheduled to open Spring 2012, this Unique Accessible Playground and Park is designed to stimulate children with and without disabilities and to promote their interactions together. It is a place where children can discover and learn while naturally developing kindness and sensitivity towards one another without regard to their abilities.

Features to Include:

• Two (2) acre naturally shaded area adjacent parking to lot # 4
• Exceeds minimum ADA accessibility guidelines for play areas
• Custom equipment and structures suiting children and adults with disabilities
• Adapted swings
• Saftey surfacing throughout
• Accessible pathways
• Sound/sensory amenities
• Two (2) acre naturally shaded area adjacent parking to lot # 4

Funding Sources:

Initial Estimate - $1,300,00

• Nassau County 2006 Environmental Bond Act
• NYS CPPA Grant sponsored by Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg
• NYS EPF Grant sponsored by NYS Office of Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Project Partners:

• Let All The Children Play
• Nassau County, NY