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State-of-the-art play area covers 2,500 square feet.
By Daniel de Castro
The Salvation Army’s Diamond Head Preschool and Therapeutic Nursery in Honolulu recently opened a new play area specifically designed for children ages 2-5.
The play area covers approximately 2,500 square feet and includes concrete walkways, playground equipment for two play areas, synthetic turf surfacing, benches, picnic tables, a storage shed and 80 linear feet of surrounding fencing. “We are grateful for the many hands that made this wonderful playground come to fruition,” said Major John Chamness, divisional commander. “This is a testament to the collective caring and support in our community that helps provide a healthy environment for the children under our care.”
Grants from the G.N. Wilcox Trust, a Bank of Hawaii trustee, and the Samuel and Mary Castle Foundation, of $46,000 and $15,000 respectively, helped to fund the project while IPR Hawaii, a specialty construction company, donated additional materials and labor costs of $57,000.
In addition, volunteers from East Honolulu Rotary, Revolution Hawaii, residents of The Salvation Army’s Family Treatment Services and others provided hundreds of hours of service.
