The new $200,000 playground at 13th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive includes a 4,000 square foot play area that features a rope wall, rock wall, along with a variety of castles, swings, slides and monkey bars for children of all ages and abilities. The playground features many iconic symbols of Paducah including a riverboat, as well as the Market House Theater.
John Williams, Jr., president of the Rotary Club of Paducah, said this was the way the club wanted to close out its first 100 years of service.
Hundreds of people were on hand for
Sunday's ceremony, many of whom had previously pitched in during 900 four-hour work shifts with saws, drills, rakes and shovels. The volunteer list included crews from area businesses, churches and schools, and individuals who ranged from students, firemen, to plant workers, retirees and city officials.
The playground still has a surface to
be installed around the perimeter. The city will be heading up that part of the project in the next
few weeks.
There were some cost overruns, and the club is still raising money to help pay for the playground. The club will continue selling engraved pickets through this Friday. You can order your picket by visiting www.PaducahRotaryPlayground.com.