Construction to begin to bring all-abilities playgrounds to El Paso County parks

by Staff / KFOX 14 / Wednesday, September 8th 2021

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning stages of bringing an interactive play area at Gallegos Park along Bosque Road was hosted on Wednesday.

A non-profit organization, Moms on Board, partnered with the El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department to start construction on the playgrounds at Ascarate, Gallegos in Canutillo, and Risinger in Fabens.

The all-inclusive playground is a space that provides inclusive play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities.

They are designed to promote the healthy development of all children’s physical, social, cognitive, and sensory abilities.

The project came about after a member of Moms on Board recommended an all-abilities playgrounds to the Moms on Board Facebook group.

The all-abilities playground funding is part of Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Local Parks Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant, which was awarded to County Parks and Recreation in early 2019.