A new wheelchair-accessible playground is coming to Baltimore County, thanks in large part to the Baltimore Ravens. It will be the Baltimore-area’s first NFL Play 60 Initiative destination playground. The playground will have an obstacle course, climbing structures and a 17-foot-long slide. Funding for the playground came from a $500,000 donation from the Ravens, in addition to state and county funding. “It is important that we continue to identify opportunities that positively impact the well-being of children in our communities,” said Ravens President Dick Cass. “We are honored to be involved in this worthwhile project, knowing it will provide a safe and unique place for children and their families to enjoy.” Baltimore County officials and Ravens mascot Poe broke ground on Friday at the playground at Northwest Regional Park in Owings Mills. The goal is to bring the kids outside and bring happiness to the families. “I think this will be a much-used playground. So, we are excited for more of it to come,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. Construction is expected to be completed in the early fall. Is.
A new wheelchair-accessible playground is coming to Baltimore County, thanks in large part to the Baltimore Ravens.
It will be the Baltimore-area’s first NFL Play 60 Initiative destination playground. The playground will have an obstacle course, climbing structures and a 17-foot-high slide.
Funding for the playground came from a $500,000 donation from the Ravens, in addition to state and county funding.
“It is important that we continue to identify opportunities that positively impact the well-being of children in our communities,” said Ravens President Dick Cass. “We are honored to be associated with this worthwhile project, knowing that it will provide a safe and unique place for children and their families to enjoy.”
Baltimore County officials and Ravens mascot Poe broke ground on Friday at the playground at Northwest Regional Park in Owings Mills.
The goal is to get the kids out there and bring happiness to the families.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said, “I think it will be a much-used playground. So, we’re excited for this and what’s to come.”
Construction is expected to be completed in the early fall.