HOW DID THE PLAYGROUND BECOME A
REALITY?
The playground project was
initiated in late 2005 by the non-profit group Be A Trailblazer Inc., in
conjunction with the City of Lake Mary. The purpose of this effort
was to provide area children with a state-of-the-art playground and a splash park with a
variety of water features. Examples of the type of equipment are
found in the column to the left (click to enlarge the images).
NOW THAT IT'S OPEN, IS THE
PARK COMPLETE ?
The major components of the
playground and splash park have been installed and the park is complete
enough to be used. The items remaining to be purchased and installed
include additional benches, picnic tables and some smaller play
equipment for very young children. These items will be added to the park
as soon as the funds are raised to permit their purchase.
HOW MUCH MORE HAS TO BE RAISED?
The cost of the park in its
present state was $750,000. We need to raise another $50,000 to pay for
the remaining costs of the existing equipment and purchase the
additional equipment noted in the preceding paragraph.
WHAT HOURS IS THE
PLAYGROUND OPEN?
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The playground is open
seven (7) days a week, during daylight hours. Depending on weather
conditions, the splash pad may not be in operation every day.
The playground is now part of
the
the City of Lake Mary Sports Complex, and will be maintained by the
city. The playground is located at Rantoul Lane and Shealey Road
(just north of where N. Country club jogs to the right).
The Lake Mary Sports complex
already houses tennis courts, ball fields, batting cages, a
skateboard park, a Soccer Field and basketball courts.
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HOW WAS THIS PROJECT FUNDED?
The funding of the playground
was a
cooperative effort between area citizens, civic groups, local businesses
and the City of Lake Mary. Be A Trailblazer Inc., coordinated the
fundraising effort, utilizing the fundraising initiatives similar to those
employed in their earlier project to enhance the Lake Mary Rinehart Road
Recreational Trail. The trail campaign raised over $300,000, and resulted
in the addition of multiple rest areas, exercise stations, water
fountains and enhanced
landscaping along the 2.3 mile trail.
WHAT IF I WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO HELP RAISE THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE THE
REMAINING EQUIPMENT, OR I KNOW
OF A COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES?
Your assistance would be welcome
and gratefully appreciated. Many of our donations have come as a result
of individuals mentioning the project to a friend or employer.
For the convenience of those who
would like to help raise the funds necessary to complete the project, a
printable information kit is available for downloading (PDF file). Click
on the information bar in the column to the left.
Be a Trailblazer Inc. is a
private non-profit Florida corporation formed in 2003 to support
projects that promote the health and recreation of Lake Mary citizens.
The organization is made up of volunteers who want to give back to the
community and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax
exempt organization under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code.
Your contribution is considered
tax deductible, subject to your personal tax situation in the year the
donation is made. Our tax identification number is: 81-0575559. Always
consult with an accountant or tax attorney prior to taking any
deduction.
For questions or more information,
click here.
Please visit this site
frequently, as we put the finishing touches on the park.
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