Active Leisure for Life Award Recipient Creates Accessible Playground

According to the FSPF, the “new playground, located a short distance from the park’s beachfront along the Wakulla River, includes several accessible play elements and a wide path to accommodate mobility devices. The playground’s centerpiece is a large glider styled in the fashion of the park’s iconic river tour boats.” The playground is open during regular operating hours and access is included with park admission.

“Seeing a replica of the Wakulla Springs boat and all of the other fun playground experiences here brings a huge smile to my face,” said Kathleen Brennan, president of the Florida State Parks Foundation board of directors in the press release about the park. “Thanks to Duke Energy Florida and the amazing Friends of Wakulla Springs, this beautiful new playground will welcome smiling faces for many, many years to come.” 

“The Foundation is constantly seeking opportunities to expand accessibility in our state parks, and we are proud to have played a part in creating a playground for all children who visit Wakulla Springs,” said Julia Gill Woodward, CEO of the Florida State Parks Foundation.

In November 2023, the Florida State Parks Foundation and Florida State Parks celebrated the launch of “Great Blue Heron,” a fully accessible hybrid-electric river tour boat at Wakulla Springs State Park. The Florida State Parks Foundation purchased the wheelchair accessible “Great Blue Heron” and associated materials using funds generated by the “Explore Our State Parks” specialty license plate.

For more information about the playground and the collaboration among Florida State Park Foundation, Duke Energy Florida, and the Friends of Wakulla Springs, read the Press Release here: https://floridastateparksfoundation.org/news/florida-state-parks-foundation-collaborates-with-duke-energy-florida-for-new-accessible-playground-at-wakulla-springs/