The workday was one of many community events raising funding for LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park, Santa Cruz County’s first inclusive playground. Inclusive playgrounds are specially designed so children of all abilities can play side by side while learning vital lessons of compassion, awareness and acceptance.
“Scotts Valley Host Lions Club is delighted to contribute to the success of Leo’s Haven and to support access to a healthy, safe and fun play space for children of all abilities in our community,” said Scotts Valley Host Lions Club President, Jon Glommen.
Bob Stewart, current district governor explains why the Lions are committed to LEO’s Haven, “Lions are all about community service, and key areas of focus are youth and inclusiveness. LEO’s Haven is a perfect example of who we are, what we do, and why we are Lions.”
Tricia Potts, the mom behind the effort to build LEO’s Haven said, “We are so thankful to have the Lions involved in making LEO’s Haven a reality. With a playground name like LEO’s Haven, of course the Lions have to be involved!”
The name LEO is an acronym of Potts’ three children: Lauren, Evelyn, and Oliver, who are the inspiration for building an inclusive playground within the county. Currently parents have to drive their children outside the county to access a playground with a fully-inclusive design so this is a much needed resource for the local community.
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If you would also like to be involved in the efforts to build LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park or would like further information about how you can sponsor a bench, picnic table or tree to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone or show your community support, please visit the project website at santacruzplaygroundproject.org for more information.