Name: Design Reveal and 2nd Annual For The Love Of Our Playground
Start: 2025-02-22T11:00:00-05:00
Location: BIRDFISH BREWING CO.

Design Reveal and 2nd Annual For The Love Of Our Playground

ABOUT THE EVENT: We are thrilled to invite you to the 2nd Annual "For the Love of Our Playground" event, taking place on February 22nd from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This year’s event is especially exciting as we reveal the final design of the new, inclusive playground at 12:00 PM—a culmination of months of effort to ensure the design captured everything the community requested. There will be fun activities set up in the ballroom for kids, playground t-shirt/sweatshirt sale, and a raffle for the chance to win BIG TICKET PRIZES the whole family will love. Two & A Half Greek’s food truck will be serving up traditional Greek street food with a twist starting at noon. Stick around for live music in the ballroom from The Applewhite’s from 3-5 p.m. as well. Come out and enjoy a Park IPA, as Birdfish continues their commitment to projects in the Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park by donating a dollar per pour. Together we can build something great for our community.
The original Funland was built by volunteers and community members in 1995 and has since served as the foundation for many years of family memories and traditions. The wear and tear of generations of gatherings and playtime has left the current state of the playground in need of repair and upgrades consistent with modern necessities and inclusivity. Like the original project, the new committee was established to assemble volunteers and increase community engagement to once again mobilize construction efforts for a more modern and inclusive design that future generations and families can enjoy!
Now that the playground design is completed, Columbiana Project Playground is fully focused on raising the $680,000 to build Phase 1 of the playground. $100,000 has been raised to date, leaving $580,000 to go. Phase 1 includes the main tower play area with slides and climbing area, a toddler play area, Mary-go-round, fully accessible swing, entrance plaza, initial picnic area and music area. Phase 2, which will cost an additional $350,000 includes swings and a zip line. Anyone interested in sponsoring all or part of a play area or structure, or in helping with fundraising, should contact [email protected]