Gwendolyn Strong, 11/24/21, Vol. 35

EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO PLAY The Vision: In partnership with Parks & Recreation and the City of Santa Barbara, Gwendolyn Strong Foundation is building the first inclusive playground in the region. Innovative, imaginative and sensory-rich, Gwendolyn’s Playground is re-imagining the public play space and creating a new model to spark a sense of adventure in us all.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO PLAY. Playgrounds are vital public spaces for community connection and social development. Yet, the average playground is not designed to meet the needs of all those who want to play, particularly the one in four of us living with a disability.

Inclusive play helps develop a true understanding of the world and encourages appreciation of the differences between people. More importantly, inclusive play recognizes our similarities and builds a more compassionate society.

WHEN EVERYONE PLAYS, WE ALL WIN!

A more inclusive future begins with inclusive experiences in childhood

Gwendolyn’s Playground will be the first fully inclusive and destination playground in Santa Barbara, enriching public spaces to truly serve our whole community, and elevating play to be more for everyone. “ This is the most exciting park in our City’s history.”

—Planning Commissioner Barrett Reed

Inclusion is so much more than wheelchair accessibility.

Total Raised To Date: $2 MILLION Total Needed to Build Gwendolyn’s Playground: $6 MILLION

INCLUSIVE + FUN Thoughtful equipment, color, and design invite people of all abilities to play together INNOVATIVE + SENSORY RICH Multi-level imaginative play structures break the mold of traditional playgrounds to engage diverse learning styles and ignite all five senses

It is a belief that we all belong.

SAFE + ACCESSIBLE Secure fencing offers fully accessible entrances and play spaces are free of prohibitive bark or steps EDUCATIONAL + CONNECTING A thriving gathering space for community that provides opportunities for inclusive programs and educational outreach events

LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY We are pleased to offer opportunities for Founding Partners. The Founder’s Wall is a statement art pieces in the heart of the park. Colorful tiles will permanently display the names of playground and field donors, alongside positive messages. Sponsorship tiles and field naming opportunites are limited.

PLAYGROUND FEATURES Mindfully designed to be more for everyone, some of the features of Gwendolyn’s Playground include the following. Sponsorship of these features include recognition on the Founder’s Wall as well as artfully designed installations elsewhere in the space.

DONATION INFO: Gwendolyn Strong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.

Our tax identification number is 26-4734446. You can donate securely on our website or by sending a check to: Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, 27 W. Anapamu Street, Suite 177, Santa Barbara, California 93101

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