PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – While there are nearly 250 playgrounds across the many public parks in Prince George’s County, a considerable number of them need renovations and updates to make them safe and accessible.
To help with this issue, the Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with Bethesda-based nonprofit Kaboom. Kaboom’s 25 in 5 Initiative aims to build parks in 25 communities across the nation over the next five years, with Prince George’s County selected as the first partner.
“It’s been a win-win because we’ve been able to service and reach more of the youth in Prince George’s County by providing these innovative and gorgeous playgrounds with Kaboom,” said Parks and Recreation spokesperson Angel Waldron.
“So, we are thrilled with the partnership. We’ve gotten 10 projects down already and we’re looking forward to more.”
“We’re always going to keep going as long as we can,” said Kaboom Associate Director of Digital Content and Strategy Jordan Hebert.
“We’ve made a minimum commitment of five years, but we’ve been working with this organization since before that, and so the partnership could last beyond that. That’s where kids learn about all of their social peers. There’s physical play, there’s emotional benefits, getting kids outside, the benefits of nature.”
A new playground recently opened at the Oakcrest Community Center in Capitol Heights and new playgrounds have also been built in Riverdale, Chillum, and Fort Washington. The next playground is expected to open in the Palmer Park area this summer.
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