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Frequently Asked Questions
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Question #1
Does the “A Dream Come True” Playground have a picnic shelter than may be reserved for special events?
YES :) A brand new beautiful shelter just opened in May 2011 and is ready for families and school groups to make reservations. Thank you to the City of Harrisonburg for creating such a beautiful facility for playground visitors. Call the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation (540) 433-9168. Thanks!
Question #2
Where do I send a donation?
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Attention: “A Dream Come True” Playground Fund P.O. Box 1068 Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Please make checks payable to “The Community Foundation” and specify “A Dream Come True Playground Fund” in the memo.
All donations made to the “A Dream Come True” Playground Fund through The Community Foundation are tax deductible. You will receive a letter from The Community Foundation, documenting your donation.
Question #3
I think I left something on the playground, what should I do?
Check with the park attendant Phil or call the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation at(540) 433-9168
I found something on the playground, what should I do with it?
Please give it to the park attendant!
Question #4 What is unique about the playground, “A Dream Come True”? “A Dream Come True” is a playground designed for children with and without disabilities to be able to play together on the same playground. Traditional playground equipment will be intermingled with specialized playground equipment so that all children will be able to enjoy spending an afternoon visiting “A Dream Come True.” The playground is both inclusive and accessible.
What is inclusive play? What is accessible play?
Inclusive Play The idea of inclusive play involves children with disabilities and children without disabilities playing together on the same playground. “A Dream Come True” An Accessible Playground, incorporates play equipment for children with a wide range of ability levels intermingled within the same playground. The objective is for children to be able to play together. It is important for each child to feel included in playground play. We want to do everything to avoid a child feeling either isolated or completely excluded from playground play.
Accessible Play The idea of accessible play involves creating a playground that will enable children and adults to get to the play equipment. The paths or routes leading to the playground need to be barrier free. The ADA guidelines are a great place to begin in planning for a playground, but it is important to consider situations that go beyond the basic requirements set by the ADA. The accessibility issue begins from the time the family parks their car until the child is enjoying the playground. The idea of accessible play continues once a child or adult arrives at the playground equipment. It is vital that they are able to play on the equipment.
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Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation Davidw@ci.harrisonburg.va.us pichild@aol.com 540.433.9168 http://www.harrisonburgva.gov |
