Montclair YMCA Wants To Build Inclusive, Rainbow Playground

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The YMCA of Montclair is trying to rally community support to bring a “fully accessible, rainbow-themed playground” to the township.

According to the nonprofit, the inclusive playground would include a play tower with an ADA-compliant staircase, a slide, a greenhouse and florist play space, sand and water playstations, a tiered mountain riding road and an urban garden.

YMCA Montclair staff wrote:

“The goal for the new playground is to enhance collaboration, inclusion, physical development and challenges to provide a safe, fun environment for all children, regardless of their abilities. The playground will benefit children who attend programs and camp at the Y and children who live in the area, as there is no public playground nearby.”

According to a statement from the YMCA, the plan is for project to break ground this summer behind the Y’s Geyer Family Branch at 159 Glenridge Avenue, with plans to open in the autumn.

So far, the YMCA of Montclair has raised $65,000 for the playground. The nonprofit is seeking an additional $85,000 in donations.

See the YMCA’s online fundraising campaign or make a donation.

For more information about the playground, contact Marcia Fusilli, senior director of development at 973-415-6107 or email mfusilli@montclairymca.org.

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