Play it Forward Playground Opens

(Farmington,MO) The new all inclusive Play it Forward in the Parkland Playground is now open at Engler Park in Farmington after a special grand opening ceremony was held Monday afternoon. The Park Hills Lions Club worked with other groups and individuals to secure funding for the project with Lions Club International obtaining a $100,000 matching grant. Park Hills Lions Club President, Kendall Hughes, says the playground is designed for children of all abilities.

Hughes adds the playground is for all communities in the Parkland as well.

The new playground features 20,000 square feet of synthetic cushioned play surface, multiple play areas and play structures, fencing surrounding the entire playground, concrete sidewalks, wheelchair accessible restrooms, handicap parking spaces and drinking fountains. It's open daily throughout the year and is located at 1400 Airpark Drive in Farmington's Engler Park.