Park Above Foundation Readies Accessible Rio Rancho Park
A Park Above in Rio Rancho aims to open in late Oct or early Nov as New Mexico's first fully handicap accessible park. The six acre site on Westside Court features a splash pad, sensory wall, wheelchair swings, shade, and an emphasis on inclusive play for children like Justin and Tyler who have Angelman Syndrome, with ongoing fundraising and a brick sponsor wall set for Nov 1.
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A Park Above Foundation
Jennie Schulte Ried
Patrick Gonzales
Angelman
Justin
Tyler
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Riedl
Florida
Ried
Lakeland
Fla
Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Jay Hart
Tom Swisstack
Swisstack
Hart
Linda Elli
Panola Lisle
Nancy Hudson
Ann Lewis
City Park Sponsor Aims for Private Donations
City owns the park and any sponsor must fund it with tax dollars, Scott says. He pledges to help gather private donations and notes the park benefits families with disabled members who have few good days. Call 264-3754 to be connected with the city manager.
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