Bu\ufb00alo, NY \u2014\u00a0City of Bu\ufb00alo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon, alongside Erie County o\ufb03cials including Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera and Erie County Legislature Majority Leader John Gilmour, and the Bu\ufb00alo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, celebrated the grand opening of the new inclusive playground at Cazenovia Park in South Bu\ufb00alo.<\/p>\n
The $850,000 project was a collaborative e\ufb00ort between the City of Bu\ufb00alo and Erie County, with the City contributing $400,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds\u2014underscoring a shared commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive public spaces throughout the park system.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new inclusive playground is more than just a place to play\u2014it\u2019s a symbol of what we can achieve when we work together to make our city more welcoming for everyone,\u201d said Bu\ufb00alo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m proud that the City of Bu\ufb00alo and Erie County came together to create a space where all children and families, regardless of ability, can laugh, explore, and grow. Investments like these strengthen our neighborhoods and re\ufb02ect the values that make Bu\ufb00alo a city for all.\u201d The playground is one of the most highly tra\ufb03cked recreational spaces in the Olmsted Park System and now features modern equipment designed to accommodate children of all abilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cErie County is proud to partner with the City of Bu\ufb00alo and Olmstead Parks Conservancy to open a third Inclusive Playground in Bu\ufb00alo,\u201d said Deputy Erie County Executive Lisa Chimera.\u00a0\u201cAccessibility and inclusion are key priorities for Erie County, and by creating spaces for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy, we enrich our communities and improve quality of life for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erie County Legislator John Gilmour said,\u00a0\u201cThis playground isn\u2019t just another project\u2014it\u2019s personal. It represents years of hard work and a strong partnership between the city, county, and state. Together, we\u2019ve created a space where every child can play, every family can connect, and everyone feels welcome. Cazenovia Park has always been a special place for our community\u2014this inclusive playground ensures it will continue to bring people together for generations to come. I was fortunate to secure $450,000 in funding for this project, helping to strengthen our commitment to the future of this park. I\u2019m proud of what we\u2019ve accomplished and thankful to my partners in government for making it possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Catie Stephenson, Executive Director, Bu\ufb00alo Olmsted Parks Conservancy said,\u00a0\u201cThe conservancy is so proud to partner with the City of Bu\ufb00alo and Erie County to make this new playground possible. Thank you Mayor Scanlon, County Exec Poloncarz, Deputy CE Chimera, and Legislator Gilmour. Partnership makes these projects possible. We hope everyone enjoys this space!\u201d<\/p>\n
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