OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The city of Oak Ridge announced some renovations coming to the playground at Highland View Park on Monday. Crews will begin construction to create a more inclusive playground that accommodates kids of all abilities.
The city said the park will be closed during the renovations. The work is expected to end sometime in June.
"Please avoid the playground area during the renovations and be aware of construction equipment that will be on site," the city of Oak Ridge said.
The renovated park will feature a We-Go-Swing. The We-Go-Swing lets kids of all abilities play together and experience swinging. It’s designed so there’s no need to transfer to the swing and can be walked or driven (with a wheelchair) right onto, according to the release.
It will be one of the first installed in a public playground area in Tennessee.
“Currently, the only one in the state is at Saint Jude’s in Memphis so we’re looking forward to having one to use here in Oak Ridge,” Recreation and Parks Special Projects Coordinator Seth Rodgers said.
