Friend Taylor Weeks is working with a committee of good folks to improve the playground at the park. She visited Soda Springs a couple of weeks ago where they have just finished a state-of-the-art playground. Sponsors and donors were responsible for this new attraction. Now our park is pretty state-of-the-art all told…pickleball, splashpad, ball diamonds, bowery…it is a great place to gather. However, we do have one weak spot and that is the playground. So, what do we do?

We could just let it be. Keep swinging on the old swings, digging with the couple of toys that still dig, climb on the worn-out structure and jump on the old tires…actually, we can’t do that, they had to dig those old tires out. Gratefully, Taylor and company are looking for a better way.

We could try to pass a bond to raise taxes and finance a playground like no other. Oops, that’s not a great option given the “raise taxes” part. Got to try something else. Maybe picket City Hall or the Court House for a reappropriation of funds to build a new playground. Perhaps they would be willing to pause road work for a year or two. I don’t think that’s what we want.

We could and should support Taylor and the committee with donations to get the ball rolling. Once corporations see the community is invested, they tend to follow suit. Playground equipment is not cheap. This project needs everyone’s support. Doesn’t matter if you’re nine or 90. Who doesn’t like to play or watch others play? There is a banner at the park with a QR code. That’s one way to donate. If you get the shivers just thinking about technology and QR codes, stop by City Hall and make your donation in person. Let’s make this “Get That Playground Going” week. 

Do not wait for the committee to send a mailer (that can get expensive), just do it. Like President Jensen says, “I’m not just talking to your neighbor.”  We can all help and that is what makes for the Good Life right here in Oneida County! 

Dragon Playground verses Cardinal Playground?? No comparison, let’s get it done.