A generous gift from a Greenville family to honor their daughter will provide a lasting contribution to other families with special needs children.
The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department presented the Brooks’ Playground project to Greenville City Council on Oct. 23, 2023, and aims to have the city’s first inclusive playground open in 2024. Play pieces designed for ages six months to 13+ years will create an experience for children of all abilities, ages and communities.
New Playground Part of Larger Cleveland Park Renovation Plan
Located near Shelter 6 in Cleveland Park, Brooks’ Playground will be adjacent to the Julie Valentine Memorial, near Woodland Way and Lakehurst Street. Other planned improvements in that area include:
- a new Shelter 6 accommodating six picnic tables
- a new retention wall surrounding the Julie Valentine memorial
- a renovated rain garden
- a raised crosswalk with signal leading to the Hincapie Path of the Swamp Rabbit Trail
- new restrooms, and
- a relocated turf volleyball court
You Can Support Safe Open Spaces
Donor opportunities are available for individuals, businesses and organizations wanting to support public spaces carefully designed to promote play among children of all abilities.
For more information, please visit greenvillesc.gov/2186/Brooks-Playground or contact Partnership Development Manager Donna Carver, 864-467-4091.
Written by the City of Greenville.