Operation New Playground is underway! It will be occurring in two phases. Phase 1 was completed summer 2021 and involved excavating to level the playground, adding a Redi-Rock wall and a new black chain link vinyl fence.
Phase 2 is the playground redesign with new playground equipment. We will be kicking off a fundraising campaign this fall to raise money for Phase 2 and are planning to install the new equipment summer 2022. Our goal is to raise $80,000 through private donors and grants.
Stay tuned for more information about how to donate and different donation levels.
Phase 1: Excavation
We are excited to share that we have completed Phase 1 of Operation New Playground. Over the summer the playground was excavated to level the play area to be ADA compliant. McClain Fencing & Excavating added a beautiful Redi-Rock retaining wall along with a new vinyl black chain link fence with safety gates. With the new layout we were able to relocate the toddler area closer to the school making it much more convenient for our youngest friends.
Phase 2: Playground Equipment
We are now ready to begin Phase 2 – new playground equipment!
The DMS Playground Committee has begun applying for grants and will be kicking off our capital fundraising campaign shortly. We hope to have the new playground equipment installed by Summer 2022.
We are a non-profit with tax exempt status, a copy of our 501c3 is available upon request.
For any playground questions or donation inquiries, please contact the playground committee chair, Nicole Powers at nicole.powers86@gmail.com.
