Scotland County Parks & Recreation Receives $30,000 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ Grant

Scotland County Parks & Recreation Receives $30,000 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ Grant to Increase Access to Local Play Spaces
Grant awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association and The Walt Disney Company
Laurinburg, NC, July 3, 2019 – Scotland County Parks & Recreation has been selected to receive a $30,000 play space grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company. This investment supports NRPA and Disney’s combined goal of providing one million kids and families with greater access to play.

Part of the national Meet Me at the Park Play Spaces grant program, park and recreation agencies across the country were invited to share their best ideas on increasing access to play spaces for children and families in their communities. Agencies with the most innovative and impactful project ideas were chosen to receive $30,000 grants to build their projects.

Scotland County Parks & Recreation will use the $30,000 grant to revitalize the Washington Park playground.
“We are extremely excited and grateful to accept this funding opportunity.  To secure national funds for Scotland County, a rural area, is humbling for our department and especially our citizens.  This opportunity will enhance our park system and provide endless opportunities for children and families in Scotland County.”

Bryan Graham – Director of Parks & Recreation   

“NRPA is proud to collaborate with The Walt Disney Company to help more children and families experience the benefits of play,” said Kellie May, NRPA vice president of programs. “By increasing access to play spaces, this program will also provide unique activities tailored to the local community that supports healthy lifestyles.”

For more information about this project, visit www.scotlandcounty.org/427/Parks-Recreation.

To learn more about Meet Me at the Park, visit www.nrpa.org/meetmeatthepark.