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Sadly out of tragic situations and incidents progress is often made. In this case an accident that paralyzed a four year old child was the impetus for Ashley Nicole’s Dream Playground. A bit of the back story is that the horrible accident that paralyzed Ashley Nicole made it apparent that she could no longer enjoy the simple pleasure of swings, slides, and other playground equipment.

Modeled after Lily’s Garden in Nashville, the idea of a universally accessible  playground was born. This idea grew when it was discovered that nearly one in five children had a disability. Fundraising was the main element to raising the $290,000 needed to make the project a reality. It took a full five years for ground to be broke on Ashley Nicole’s Dream Playground but today the playground is a popular spot for all children to play together.

Click HERE to visit the park’s official website.

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