New Box in WEST HARTFORD, CT
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Started on 2002-08-05
New Box in WEST HARTFORD, CT
From: Todd and Anne Marie Charland (irishtinker@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2002-08-05 21:10:53 UTC-04:00
Planted on 8/05/02
By: Odilio and
Irishtinker
West Hartford, CT near the Bloomfield
line
Jonathan's
Dream
In 1996 Jonathan's Dream a fully
accessible or universal playground opened in West Hartford, CT. A fully
accessible or universal playground means that the playground meets all federal
standards for safety so that it is accessible for children with disabilities.
Mrs. Barzach had a vision for such a playground to honor her son, Jonathan
who died in 1995 of spinal muscular atrophy. She and her husband raised
$300,000, gathered over 1,000 volunteers and in October 1995 opened
Jonathan's Dream! It is amazing and lots of fun for kids with or without
disabilities!
Take Rte 189 and turn into the
driveway for the Jewish Community Center & Jonathan's Dream
Playground.
Park directly in front of Jonathan's
Dream. Please take the time to walk through this inspirational park. Enjoy! We
sure did!
When leaving front entrance of
playground walk left to the driveway. Turn left and walk on the paved sidewalk.
Walk to the back corner of the park fence. You will see a clump of a birch
trees. Look behind for your treasure. Note: The box is on the outside of
park fence.
Please be as inconspicuous as
possible. This is a very busy spot! We are hoping the box will go undisturbed!
Infact please keep us up to date via talk list as you visit it so we know how it
is doing!