Walker County introduces new inclusive playground to community

ROCK SPRINGS, GA. (WDEF) — Walker County introduced a new inclusive playground at Walker Rocks Park.

This new area gives children with any abilities the chance to play.

Walker Rocks Park Playground / Walker County Government

The playground includes slides, rockers, climbing features, a rubber surface, and ramps for accessibilities.

Walker County invested $406,519 dollars into this project, and have hopes of expanding the park, adding swings, a zipline, and other features.

“Walker Rocks Park features an assortment of playground activities that support the physical, social, emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communicative needs of all children, including those with disabilities.  We really want this park to benefit the whole community and be a place where individuals of all ages and abilities can play together.” said Walker County Board of Commissioners chairman, Shannon Whitfield.

PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education (CORE) awarded Walker Rocks Park their National Demonstration Site Designation for their design promoting inclusive play.