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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST LEGACY PROJECT
KIWANIS INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

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The Kiwanis Club of Lapeer is raising funds for its newest (and largest to date) Legacy Project, an all-inclusive and nature-inspired playground at Rowden Park in Lapeer. This playground will be a unique addition to the city park system, Lapeer and surrounding counties.
 
Providing an inclusive playground of this caliber in Lapeer will enrich the community by ensuring that children of all abilities become more confident, build essential skills, meet new people and learn tolerance at a very young age.
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COMING SOON!
THE PLAYGROUND PLANS

KIWANIS INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
KEY FEATURES and LOCATION

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CREATING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Kiwanis' Inclusive Playground will provide lasting benefits to the community by showing its members that everyone matters, everyone is invited, and we expect everyone to come, engage, play and contribute together.
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​​​​Every person.
Every generation.
Every ability.

​A DESTINATION FOR ALL.
LOCATION
Rowden Park, 1552 N. Main Street, Lapeer, Michigan
The playground will be located at Rowden Park in Lapeer County. Located conveniently off of N. Main Street (M-24) across from McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital, this 65-acre park boasts an array of amenities including one mile of continuous asphalt pathways, two boardwalks over the wetland areas, two pedestrian bridges, two pavilions, baseball field, smaller playground with safety surfacing, sledding hill, two parking lots, and year-round restroom facilities.
KEY FEATURES
  • Accessible equipment for everyone regardless of age or ability
  • Unitary rubber surfacing for safe mobility
  • Accessible routes with easy maneuverability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cosy, quiet spaces for those with sensory disorders
  • Auditory features for visual or hearing impaired
  • Play features for those with motor coordination disorders
  • Social play opportunities
  • Multiple levels of challenge
  • Sensory rich elements
  • Outdoor Theater
  • Music

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE
INCLUSIVE and ACCESSIBLE

An Accessible Playground allows children and adults with or without disabilities to access and use a variety of playground equipment. An Inclusive Playground addresses the needs of all children and adults, including those with intellectual abilities, hearing impairments and other disabilities.
​​​​Every person.
Every generation.
Every ability.

​A DESTINATION FOR ALL.
Accessibility is only part of the equation; a truly INCLUSIVE playground goes beyond accessibility to consider individuals with the following disabilities as well:
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Speech or Language Impairment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Developmental Delay
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Orthopedic Impairment
  • Traumatic Brain injury
  • Blind/Visual Impairment
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing​ ​
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Note: Current ADA standards primarily only require that playgrounds be accessible for those who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid.
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YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP US BUILD A NEW, ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND!
SUPPORT OUR VISION

​We need your support!  The success of this project hinges on our fundraising efforts and the support from both public and private donations. The playground is a Kiwanis and community funded project with the City of Lapeer providing the space. The playground will be maintained long-term by the City of Lapeer Park Department. Let's build a playground!
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Become an Advocate
We are looking for community members who would like to advocate for the playground. Your assistance in raising awareness and support for the playground project would be an invaluable asset. Contact us to find out more!

No matter the donation, you can be sure that your support will receive the gratitude and thanks of our community and thousands of children and adults for years to come.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

We offer many ways in which you can help us reach our goal.  
Become a Sponsor.  You can choose to donate any monetary amount, or you can choose to sponsor a particular piece of equipment.  The following sponsorship levels include your logo or name (in increasing size depending on level) on a permanent sign at the entrance to the playground indicating your level of support, logo or name with backlink on our website sponsor page, and Facebook recognition. Additionally, when you sponsor a piece of equipment in full, a recognition plaque will be added to that item with your logo or name on it.
  • Legacy Sponsor: $100,000 or more
  • Platinum Sponsor: $50,000 - $99,999
  • Titanium Sponsor: $25,000 - $49,999​
  • Gold Sponsor: $10,000 - $24,999
  • Silver Sponsor: $5,000 - $9,999
  • Bronze Sponsor: $2,500 - $4,999

​Become a Supporter.  You can also choose to donate a lesser amount of any monetary value. Every dollar helps! Donations of $2,499 or less will receive name recognition on our website sponsor page.​
  • Supporter: $2,499 and under

Become a Community Partner.  You can also choose to provide goods and/or services required for the project. As a Community Partner, you will receive the same benefits noted above depending on the monetary value of your donation.
​We are currently seeking community partners to assist with the following:
  • Site Prep
  • Fencing
  • Concrete Work
  • Outdoor Theater Construction
  • Signage
  • Landscaping
COMING SOON!! (BELOW IS A SNEAK PEAK)
The Equipment
Below is a detailed breakdown of costs to build the Kiwanis Inclusive Playground.
All components are available for individual sponsorship, and we will accept donations of any amount.
​Please contact us with any questions you may have!
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1. Oodle Swing $TBA
2. We-Saw $TBA
3. We-Go Swing $TBA
Legacy Sponsors ($100,000 or more)
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Platinum Sponsors ($50,000 - $99,999)
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Titanium Sponsors ($25,000 - $49,999)
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Gold Sponsors ($10,000 - $24,999)
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Silver Sponsors ($5,000 - $9,999)
YOUR NAME HERE
Bronze Sponsors ($2,500 - $4,999)
YOUR NAME HERE
Supporters ($2,499 and under)
YOUR NAME HERE

OUR VISION is to create a destination in Lapeer that is more than a playground,
but a place that will fulfill an important need in the Lapeer and surrounding
communities, and provide a space where everyone can play and learn together.

CONTACT US
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We are here to answer any questions you may have about this project. Reach out to any Kiwanis Club of Lapeer member, give us a call, or email us. We'll respond as soon as we can.

EMAIL                                                   
lapeerkiwanis@gmail.com

PHONE
810-441-7302
ADDRESS
Kiwanis Club of Lapeer
c/o Legacy Project
​P.O. Box 501
Lapeer, MI 48446
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