Yesterday, Saluda Shoals Park announced the opening day of their brand new, all-inclusive playground. The playground will officially open on Saturday, August 24 with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. The ultimate goal for this addition is to “foster inclusion, friendship, and understanding among children and adults of all abilities using nature-based play elements.”

Here are all the details you need to know:

It’s all-inclusive. Meaning, people who have disabilities or physical restrictions can use the playground, as well as those without physical challenges (and even adults).
It was paid for by donations to the Saluda Shoals Foundations. Donations of time, money + energy were given to the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) – whose budget wasn’t impacted.
The whole idea stemmed from an email. A concerned parent sent an email to ICRC in hopes of the park adding equipment that would accommodate her son who uses a wheelchair.
It’s a pretty cool playground. The design is supposed to be a reflection of the overall park, with features like bridges, nature + water elements. Other features include a wheelchair-accessible glider, a sound garden with interactive music, accessible restrooms + more.