Deep Creek Lake Lions Foundation

Help us build an all-inclusive playground. An inclusive playground is a comfortable, accessible play area accommodating kids with various physical, mental, and learning abilities. It’s a welcoming and inviting space for every child, parent, and family.

We plan to build a new playground at the McHenry Community Park(1249 Bumble Bee Rd, Accident MD) that provides accessible features for children of a variety of ability levels. This playground will be an addition to the community hub that is already developing at the park with a fenced dog park, disc golf course, bicycle pump track, local history and art center, 6 miles of trails and the other usual amenities of a public park. The Deep Creek Lake Lions Clubmanages this open-to-the-public park for the betterment of our community for visitors of all ability ranges.

Inclusive playgrounds go beyond accessibility opportunities for physical challenges. They welcome and engage kids and adults with a wide range of abilities. For example, kids with visual or intellectual disabilities may find even an accessible playground to be geared primarily toward children who don’t share their needs. Inclusive parks are designed with all users in mind, so no one should feel like the space is incompatible with their abilities and interests.