Rotary breaks ground for all-access playground

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A new, all-access playground is under construction in
Concord Township due to the efforts of the Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary.

“The playground is meant to service children, including
those who need wheelchair access,” said Hank Fischer, who helped spearhead the
project for the Rotary. “We thought it as necessary because there are very few
facilities like that in the area.”

Fischer was one of a handful of Rotarians out at the
site–located next to the new Concord Township building, the former Dante
Orphanage, at Route 1 and Thornton Road–to celebrate a groundbreaking.

Fischer said the playground should be ready by Thanksgiving,
though it was originally planned to be ready by August or September. He
explained that rainy weather delayed the grading of the site. That, in turn,
delayed construction.

While the playground is for all kids in the area, Fischer
said it’s primarily aimed for youngsters between the ages of 3 and 12 years old.

The first phase of the playground, under construction now,
includes five slides, two climbers, a tree house, a climbing wall and a number
of different play panels for younger children, Fischer said.

The second phase will include a swing set, but Fischer said
that might take about two years. He said phase two will cost about
$25,000-$30,000. Construction on that will be based on how soon funds can be
raised. He added that the Rotary is looking for some financial grants.

Lisa Dort, president of the Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary
chapter, said the group has been saving since 2002 for the project that is
costing the Rotary $75,000. Concord Township is also funding the project.

For more information on the Rotary and its projects, call
Dort at 484-574-4118.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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