New Playground Opens At Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center,

GENEVA, IL – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last weekend in honor of the newest addition to the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, a new playground, according to a news release. The new playground was named in honor of the Geneva Park District Foundation, who played a large part in funding the project.

“The Geneva Park District Foundation made this all possible by contributing $60,000 towards the playground for the large climbing structures,” said Susan VanderVeen, Geneva Park District Board President.

“The Geneva Park District Foundation plays an essential role within the community by raising funds at events like Autumn Fair and through donation letters to pay for projects that help support and beautify the Geneva Park District parks, playgrounds, programs, and facilities,” said Sheavoun Lambillotte, Executive Director of the Geneva Park District.

The Geneva Park District Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Geneva Park District. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents in the Geneva Park District by securing donations and funds for open space, parks, and recreational facilities.

The Geneva Park District Foundation contributed $100,000 toward the funding of Hawks Hollow playground at Peck Farm Park, which is across the street from the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center.

“Since the addition of Hawks Hollow in the fall of 2013, Peck Farm Park has become an all-day destination in the tri-city area. Families can pack a lunch, hike the trails, visit the historic Peck House, play at Hawks Hollow, and visit the Butterfly House“ said Lambillotte

For more information on Hawks Hollow Nature Playground, Foundation Park, or the Geneva Park District Foundation, visit genevaparks.org.

Photo via the Geneva Park District