You can choose to sponsor a particular piece of equipment or feature within our playground design. In addition to receiving all benefits for your sponsorship level, a recognition plaque or other source of recognition will be added to the particular piece(s) of equipment or feature you are sponsoring. Additional customization options may also be available!
Please note that final playground equipment may vary from shown below.
Please note that final playground equipment may vary from shown below.
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ZipKrooz & Assisted ZipKrooz - $55,000
The ZipKrooz® brings new adventure to the playground in an exciting, safe way. Unlike other playground zip lines, ZipKrooz is a two-way, long lasting ultra-smooth ride, eliminating the need to walk the seat back to start. We've added an additional bay of equal length for double the fun with a rotationally molded bucket seat with lock-in-place harness keeps kids with limited upper- or lower-body strength secure. Individuals of all abilities can race side-by-side to the end and back. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE Communication Board - $2,850
Pictures and symbols are an effective way for non-verbal, speech-challenged, and early-learning individuals to communicate with friends and caregivers. Developed with guidance from experts, adding this sign to a play area ensures that everyone can express themselves! Also great for those who speak different languages. Goblet Drums - $7,500
The Goblet Drums provide individuals of all ages a fun drumming experience creating unique percussive sounds. Aluminum drum skins, which can be played with fingers or hands, stand up to extreme temperatures and rigorous play. The arched design of the drums allow for easy roll-up inclusive access for those in a wheelchair or other mobility device. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE Chill Spinner - $3,500 each
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Take a fun spin on the Chill® Spinner or just relax in its comfortable seat. The spinning motion offers vestibular stimulation and helps kids understand centrifugal force and cause-and-effect. Textured rubber belting creates a comfortable and secure ride. The seat height allows users to be in control of the movement. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE Racecar Spring Bouncer - $3,850
Brilliant for pretend play, this racecar bouncer is perfect for the younger children. With a spring base, the racecar bobs gently up and down, as well as from side to side, allowing children to develop a greater sense of balance while also having fun! We-Saw - $25,000
The We-saw™ is a new take on the traditional seesaw with a unique design and gentle rocking motion inviting kids and families of all ages and abilities to participate in the fun. The We-saw is wheelchair accessible. It provides opportunities for collaborative play and teamwork.. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE United Way Born Learning Trail
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The Born Learning Trail is an engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities. Through a series of 10 interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for young children and their families, the trail will create quality engagement opportunities while out on a stroll or visiting the playground. > LEARN MORE Acorn & Mushroom Seating - $2,500
Braille Alphabet & Clock Panel - $3,500
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We-Go-Round - $53,000
The We-Go-Round® is fully wheelchair accessible and allows individuals of all abilities to interact - spin, laugh and have fun together. It can be turned from the inside or outside, allowing everyone to participate in the fun. The base is flush with surrounding surfacing for easy wheelchair roll-on, and the roof provides shade while playing. All users face the center for better interaction and inclusion. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE Hillside Play Elements - $25,000
A variety of elements built right into the hillside provides a tactile and auditory experience while individuals slide and climb in a variety of ways. The roller slide is wide enough for children to slide down together. The rollers eliminate any possible static build-up which allows children with cochlear implants to play without the feat of static electricity. The hillside mounted handgrips encourage motor planning skills. The unique rope pull climber builds upper body strength and motor coordination. The wiggle ladder with solid wood planks requires core body strength as well as balance and motor coordination. We-Go-Swing - $10,000
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The We-Go-Swing® is a revolutionary step forward in inclusive play experiences. This swing lets individuals of all abilities play together and experience the thrill of swinging. With no need to transfer, the We-Go-Swing opens up a whole new world of playground fun. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE Outdoor Theater & Stage - $12,450
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The outdoor theater and stage area is designed to be flexible space to be used for various activities including small theatrical and musical productions, outdoor education, puppet shows, movie nights and more. With an outdoor classroom, children can enjoy learning in a unique way that will keep them engaged, interested, and excited for longer.
Landscaping Services
Incorporating nature into playgrounds enhances the multi-sensory experience by encouraging all types of play. Through the use of natural elements such as rocks, boulders, plants, flowers and more, we'll bring in Shade & Seating Combo - $10,000 each
Numerous shade and seating structures are planned for the playground. Shade and seating areas are crucial as they provide individuals with a protected area to rest and cool down from the sun, reducing the risk of heatstroke and sunburn, while also offering a comfortable space to take a break during playtime, enhancing the overall play experience and encouraging longer periods of outdoor activity. For some individuals with disabilities, these spaces will make the difference between their being able to enjoy the space or not. |
Flexx Swing - $6,000
The all-new Flexx™ Swing is a fully inclusive thrill ride that lets individuals recline while swinging, creating an entirely different sensation from standard swings. Wide open sides offer plenty of transfer area and its size allows for multiple users for added fun. The proprietary steel-reinforced net makes for a comfortable and exciting adventure. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE 
Turtle Climber - $10,000
This fun, custom-made turtle climber will be featured at the entrance to the playground - providing a tactile and proprioceptive sensory experience for individuals to climb on. 
Musical Chimes - $8,000
This extravagant instrument is fully wheelchair accessible, everyone can take part in experiencing the great musical quality. Multiple mallets accommodate both solo performances and playing compositions with friends, new and old. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE 
Curva Spinner - $3,500 ea
The Curva® Spinner is a fun addition for one or multiple individuals to spin and rotate around and around. The spinning motion offers vestibular stimulation and promotes experimentation with centrifugal force and cause-and-effect. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE 
Swings - $15,000
Swinging back and forth is more than it seems. This simple motion fuels the nervous system with visual, vestibular and proprioceptive information. Through swinging, children learn how their bodies move through space, the speed of movements they like, and the motor planning necessary to resist or increase active movement. Swinging also builds core and grip strength by holding onto the swing and can improve coordination when a child learns to pump their legs and swing by themselves. There are emotional benefits to swinging, too. Often this simple activity helps calm an overstimulated child.
Log Bench Seating - $2,000 each
The Log Bench adds a nature-inspired feel to the whole park environment! Multiple seating options are planned for the playground. Log benches will also be incorporated into the theater and stage area for those enjoying performances or educational experiences. 
Animal Tracks Seek & Find - $5,000
This seek and find adventure encourages individuals to seek and find the different animal tracks scattered throughout the playground. The tracks are hidden in the form of medallions located on posts and panels. This engages children and families in cooperative or competitive play as they work their way around the playground to find the assorted footprints. > LEARN MORE 
Sign Language Panel - $3,500
The Sign Language Panel for Learning Walls teaches the American Manual Alphabet to children and adults of all abilities. 
Chill Spinner - $3,500 each
Take a fun spin on the Chill® Spinner or just relax in its comfortable seat. The spinning motion offers vestibular stimulation and helps kids understand centrifugal force and cause-and-effect. Textured rubber belting creates a comfortable and secure ride. The seat height allows users to be in control of the movement. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE 
Log Steppers - $5,000
Balance is a self-challenging game that provides children a way to develop vital life skills, all without them even noticing. Balancing helps train the eyesight and the child’s ability to concentrate. A good sense of balance also helps children's motor skills, like kicking a ball or running. Balance also stimulates the imagination. To a child, a row of steps or a single log can become the only route across a crocodile-filled lagoon or pit of molten lava. They can share this game with others, helping to further develop social interaction skills. > WATCH VIDEO |
Volo Aire Inclusive & Accessible Play Structure - $400,000 (personalization available)
FIRST OF ITS KIND! This soaring three-story tower challenges and excites children as they discover multiple ways to reach the top. Some might choose the gently winding accessible path, while others tackle the vertical climbing challenge through the center. The best part? Kids can create their own adventures, moving at their own pace and choosing routes that match their confidence levels.
> WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE 
IN-KIND NEEDS
A variety of products and services will be required for the completion of the playground. We are seeking in-kind sponsorships for items such as:
Bobble Rider - $2,500 single, $3,500 double
The Bobble Rider™ gives children the chance to rock back and forth together or by themself with tons of springy, wobbly, bobbly action! Singularly, they will need to use their muscles in a coordinated way to create motion. Together, they will enjoy this linear motion through space as they work together to coordinate their movement to successfully ride together. > WATCH VIDEO 
Sprig Toddler Play Structure - $60,000
Budding climbers can go to the just-right heights on the Smart Play® Sprig®. Kids can discover a variety of ways to flex emerging skills while exploring this whimsical structure that looks like it’s sprouting from the earth. Children using a wheeled mobility device can easily interact with their friends, allowing all children to fully engage in pretend play. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE 
Saddle Spinners - $3,500 for Set of 2
The Saddle Spinner helps kids learn about cause-and-effect as they use their body weight to spin. Allows kids to spin the day away as their body weight shifts and they develop better depth perception and balance. > WATCH VIDEO 
OmniSpin - $15,000
The high-backed OmniSpin® Spinner offers individuals of all abilities valuable vestibular sensory stimulation and encourages interactive and social play. It is designed so that individuals using wheeled mobility devices can transfer or be transferred out of their devices and enjoy the rotation that comes from a merry-go-round experience. > WATCH VIDEO > LEARN MORE
Shade & Seating Combo - $10,000 each
Numerous shade and seating structures are planned for the playground. Shade and seating areas are crucial as they provide individuals with a protected area to rest and cool down from the sun, reducing the risk of heatstroke and sunburn, while also offering a comfortable space to take a break during playtime, enhancing the overall play experience and encouraging longer periods of outdoor activity. For some individuals with disabilities, these spaces will make the difference between their being able to enjoy the space or not. 
Log Crawl Tunnel - $5,000
The Log Crawl Tunnel provides for climbing movement and crawling or scooting helping to develop gross motor skills and teaching control of arms and legs. Tunnels can also be used as a quiet place for children to self-regulate their emotions and return to play when they feel ready. The tunnel even has a hidden mouse in the knothole. > WATCH VIDEO 
Log Balance Beam - $2,500
The Log Balance Beam is perfect for kids ages 2 to 12. The nature-inspired playground component challenges for balance and the split beam offers choice in path - a "high road" and a "low road with varying height and widths provides age-appropriate challenge. > WATCH VIDEO 
Safety Surfacing - $250,000
Safety surfacing is crucial for an inclusive playground because it ensures that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can play safely by significantly reducing the risk of serious injuries from falls, which is especially important for those who may have difficulty with balance or mobility, making the playground accessible to a wider range of users. |
CONTACT US
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.
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ADDRESS
Kiwanis Club of Lapeer c/o Legacy Project P.O. Box 501 Lapeer, MI 48446 |
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