Dustin’s Adventureland, Schuylkill County’s first inclusive playground, is officially open!
The Minersville Children’s Park, was built by the non-profit organization of the same name that proposed a few years ago to build a park for children with special needs.
The group’s initial plan was to hold an Easter egg hunt for children with special needs, but once their creative minds played together, the project took off.
The nonprofit raised more than $500,000 through donations, grants and fundraisers to build the park and worked with Minersville Township and the Minersville Lions on the location.
The new park, located in the Minersville Recreation Complex at 200 Edgar Lewis St., is full of fun for everyone of all ages.
There are slides, swings and ziplines along with sensory panels, a two-story tower and a merry-go-round.
The floor/ground for parking is made with a special rubber that if someone falls, they won’t get hurt.
After months of construction, a special ribbon cutting was held last Wednesday with the help of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce.
The event was attended by County dignitaries, business leaders and everyone who collaborated on the project.
After a few words, the board members and some children eager to play cut the ribbon.
Watch the video below for opening remarks as well as some words from special guest speaker James “JP” Powers.
The party wasn’t over but once the ribbon was cut. This past weekend was full of family fun.
On Friday night, a special movie night was held in the courtyard where the movie “Bad Guys” was played.
Saturday night, including bounce houses and music, ending with fireworks!
What’s next for Dustin’s Adventureland? Well, before the ribbon cutting, President Jim Womer told attendees that they are working on building a Splash Pad next to the park. No details were provided, just told to be on the lookout.
