We want to extend a sincere thank you for your patience and support as work on the new Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park. We’re excited to share that significant progress has been made, and we’re getting closer to bringing this new Fly Like a Bird themed playground to life!

What to Expect in July and August

Accessible playground surfacing installed
Safety checks for the new equipment completed
Establishment of grass seed where the building was removed
Final touches and park furnishings like benches and trash cans
Entry gate and permanent fencing
Invitation coming soon for a grand opening celebration in mid-August!

About the Elizabeth Austin Playground

The Kuni Foundation donated $1.2 million to build the new inclusive playground at Fruit Valley Park. It will honor the legacy of community leader and mother, Elizabeth Austin. She championed inclusive spaces that were accessible to kids of all abilities before her death from cancer in 2021.