Save Travers Park playground

By Rebecca Holland Reader Contributor

Twelve years ago, our community built a large playground at Travers Park with public funds and two special-needs foundation grants for $50,000. A large chunk came from “Superman” himself, by way of the Christopher Reeves Foundation. It is extra special because it offers ADA-access to children with disabilities by way of a concrete ramp leading into its upper level.

All in all, the equipment is in good shape. On the ground surface, it would be nice to improve the ADA-access by retrofitting with a rubberized product or mats. Nearby, a sturdy picnic shelter with ADA-access connects with the playset, allowing adults to enjoy watching young ones at play. Many children from the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as several local school groups, use this playset and picnic shelter regularly.

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Rep. Lauren Necochea is the House assistant Democratic leader, representing District 19 in Boise on the Commerce and Human Resources; Environment, Energy and Technology; Revenue and Taxation; and Ways and Means committees.