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UPDATE!! 'Jared's Park' Playground Project

DEC 17, 2024

Be a hero in someone's story!

Do you remember your favorite childhood playground? That place where you could run and climb and use your imagination to take you to other worlds?  That place where you could enjoy the great outdoors and play with family and friends?

Henry County Conservation Department would like to create such a space for kids at our Top of Hill campground near the Nature Center. We are excited to show you our updated design. This playground is in memory of Jared Smith - the son of our Conservation Board President David (Janet) Smith.  Although he had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he did not let the disease define him. He was fond of the outdoors and loved to watch birds and squirrels. As a child, Jared did not have an inclusive playground where he could let his imagination take him to new worlds. This new playground concept is all-inclusive...meaning children of all mobility levels will enjoy what it has to offer! From the 360 Loop Slide to the wheelchair accessible glider to the Niche capsules that provide a safe and calming space for over-stimulated children...this playground provides active and sensory areas that will delight any child!

Be a HERO in someone’s story – donate today! Contributions may be sent to the HCCD office (2593 Nature Center Dr., Mount Pleasant IA 52641). You may also stop by to see us during our regular office hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

A special thank you to those who have already contributed:

Diamond – greater than $100,000

Platinum - $50,000 to $100,000

BCI Burke

Gold - $25,000 to $49,999

Silver - $10,000 to $24,999

William M. and Donna J. Hoaglin Foundation

Jackson & Nona Roe Trust

Bronze - $2,500 to $9,999   

Burlington Board of Realtors - Mount Pleasant Council

Dennis and Bonnie Story Memorial

Casey's General Store

ITC Midwest, LLC

Copper – up to $2,499

Patrick J. McCabe Trust

Mount Pleasant Walmart

Henry County Retired School Personnel Association

Donald & Sally Whaley

Family Dental Health Services - Drs. Mary & Matthew Wettach

Northeast Animal Hospital - Dr. VanDeBerg

Brad Holtkamp Automotive

Kremer Well Drilling

Walmart Distribution Center, Mt. Pleasant

Fairfield Walmart

 

If you have questions, please contact the HCCD office at (319) 986-5067.

Every act of generosity ripples through time. Let’s create a wave together!