City enthusiastic about new inclusive park

PORT CLINTON – The city of Port Clinton recently held a meeting at which the mayor and other city officials were presented with a vision for the future, “Flagship Collaborative Play Place.”

The city has approved the proposal, including its placement at Lakeview Park, and also was able to grant requests by the Ability Center of Ottawa County, the primary organizers of the new playground.

Both Mayor Vincent Leone and Tracy Colston, director of safety and service, have sent letters of support for the Ability Center’s solicitation of donations to support the project.

“We would appreciate any and all donations at this point in time,” Assistant to the Mayor Max Upton said. “(The Ability Center’s) passion and dedication for the project is phenomenal and the city is happy to help them.”

The center’s goal is to build a far more inclusive playground environment for people of all ages and abilities. They are hoping to raise $600,000 for the project and have more than $100,000 already committed. Groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for September.

“It’s going to be great for the city, especially given our population,” Upton said. “We have senior citizens that would otherwise not be able to play with their grandchildren at any of the city parks the way they sit now. Not to mention the obvious other benefits for children with disabilities.”

To learn more or donate to the project, visit www.flagshippc.com.

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