What is WADDELL ELEMENTARY PTA PROJECT PLAYGROUND?

The Waddell Elementary Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) has taken on a GREAT new initiative called "Project Playground."

What is WADDELL PROJECT PLAYGROUND?

Our playground is a source of happiness and free fun for our children.  With a diverse school and community, our playground is often the first place families with different backgrounds meet.  Our school and community is a diverse mix of all nationalities and our playground is a melting pot that brings our families and children together.  Our playground helps establish wellness and healthy living patterns for our children that prevent childhood obesity.  These are just a few of the benefits that our Waddell Elementary Playground brings to the families and children of our area of Manchester.

A committee of members of the Waddell Elementary PTA has been exploring various possibilities for the continued development of the Broad St. Renovation and the Waddell Elementary Playground, also known as, “Project Playground!”  After meeting with various company representatives and exploring options, the Project Playground Committee has now decided the amount of funds that need to be raised ($90 - $96,000) to allow for the additions and new structures intended for the Waddell Elementary Playground that have been outlined below:

• Ground Finish Matting (Installation of surfacing for play area)
• Current Structure will stay (age group 5-12), however updates will be made to dress it up including:  new Paneling, new Paint, new Slides, new Swings (including hardware and chains), Removal of non-compliant structures (i.e. corkscrew climber , some paneling - this will need to be done to meet new codes)
• Possible Expansion of Play area
• Additional Equipment/Structures including: Independent Shade Structures, Game Centers and/or Children with Disability Structure(s), benche(s)/table(s), Lighting