Silver Lake Seeking Matching Donations For Playground
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SILVER LAKE – Silver Lake is seeking cash donations from area businesses and residents in an effort to renovate the park and purchase new playground equipment. Each dollar raised for new playground equipment will be matched with $2 from K21, up to $70,000, thanks to a K21 Health Foundation grant. Currently Silver Lake is $16,510 short of its $35,000 goal. If this goal is reached there will be $105,000 available for playground equipment. “Although the elementary school has long since closed, the playground where generations of laughter and physical activity have thrived doesn’t need to die with it,” said Tonya Conley, Silver Lake clerk-treasurer. The park and playground renovation will be undertaken in stages, Conley said. Future plans include resurfacing the basketball court and hopscotch area, fencing off the playground area, and adding lighting for evening use. “One of the things that makes for a healthier community is having areas available close for physical activity,” Holly Swoverland, K21 grant coordinator, said. “K21 is glad to be able to assist Silver Lake to renovate their local playground which will allow children to play in their own community, rather than have to be driven elsewhere to have fun.”
