Renderings: Kenner's fishing-themed playground
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Rendering of the new playground planned for Kenner. Image: Courtesy of Jefferson Parish
Kenner officials broke ground Tuesday on what they say is the South's largest inclusive playground.
Why it matters: The $1.5 million attraction is designed to be used by children of all physical and mental abilities.
The big picture: It's going up in Laketown next to the Kenner Boat Launch and is expected to open before Thanksgiving, according to Councilmember Arita Bohannan's office.
- The custom-designed Little Tikes playground features a shrimp boat, fishing camp and Louisiana wildlife.
- It's wheelchair-accessible and incorporates elements for children with social/anxiety disorders along with special slides that won't interfere with cochlear implants.
- More about features.
Zoom in: Bohannan's family has spearheaded and partially funded five inclusive playgrounds in southeast Louisiana.
- Her office says Jefferson Parish is fully funding the Kenner playground with proceeds from the East Jefferson Hospital District, which are intended for health and recreation projects on the east bank.
- Bohannan was involved in creating Tripp's Treehouse too, the $1.3 million playground in Lafreniere Park, which is currently the state's largest inclusive playground.
- She says her inspiration is her nephew, Anthony, who is on the autism spectrum. Watch Tuesday's groundbreaking.
Zoom out: New Orleans also has a new marsh-themed playground along the riverfront. See photos.
