Two new special needs playgrounds are coming to Louisiana State Parks, including special play equipment, shaded areas, benches, and picnic tables. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says when he took office, he realized a lot of parks weren’t special needs friendly…
“Too many curves in things where wheelchairs could not access. We are on a mission to not just make them not only accessible but inviting and welcoming.”
The playgrounds are coming to Bogue Chitto and Fontainebleau state parks. Nungesser says these two playgrounds are just the beginning, as he envisions special needs-friendly structures beyond playgrounds in all 19 state parks.
“We’re going to look at things in the future like a building where we can service special needs in it, and if you want to leave you child there in professional care while you go out in the water.”
In addition to the playgrounds, Nungesser points out that new state park cabins have amenities for special needs. He says these projects are to make sure everyone can enjoy Louisiana state parks, no matter the accommodations they might need.
“But as we make these parks not only inviting but something to be proud of offering all these things that we can to touch on everybody that has a special need.”
The playgrounds are expected to be completed in October.
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