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Join CSURE to build a new playground in Ventnor that is accessible to all and built by the community!

THANK YOU TO THE VERNE FAMILY FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION
OF $100,000.00 on 6/3/07

The overall materials cost and site development for this playground was estimated at $375,000.

$160,000 of this cost represented site development, retaining wall and the important playground surfacing. This project did not have any public funding and required a substantial investment and volunteer effort by members of the community. We’re glad that you supported one of the greatest grassroots community projects to come along in years.

The Generous Contribution

1 - ENTRANCE TO CSURE CHILDREN'S PARK - THANKS TO ALL!
  • Dorset Avenue Bridge - DONATED - The Korman Family
  • Picnic Table - DONATED - The Mosca Family
  • Picnic Table - DONATED - Marketplace Realty
  • Shelter - DONATED - The Shapiro Family

Visitors enter the playground by crossing historic Dorset Avenue Bridge while parents can watch from the nearby picnic shelter complete with picnic tables and trash cans.

2 - MUSIC AREA
  • Metallophones, Tenor – Sopranos, c3-c5, - DONATED - The Shipon Family
  • Four Tongue Drum and Stand - DONATED - The Billows Family
  • Rain Wheel - DONATED - Melanie Rice Entertainment
  • Benches - DONATED - Remarkable Renovations, Atlantic Medical Imaging, John & Pat from Vassar Square, The Olin Family

Children will make music in this interactive area of the playground featuring a variety of musical instruments. It is magical to hear the tones of the metallophones as you approach the playground.

3 - SAND CASTLE/TOT LOT (Designed for ages 2-5)
  • Tot Slide - DONATED - Century 21
  • Swings 3 - DONATED - The Rubin Family
  • Handicap Swing 1 - DONATED - Jewish Family Services
  • Rubber Bridge - DONATED - The Poulshock Family
  • Arched Bridge - DONATED - B.F. Mazzeo
  • Sandcastle - DONATED - The Hollander Family

A special section for the tots with activities and equipment that is just right. This area includes swings and a slide with plenty of room to run and play. The tot lot is separated from the other areas to protect young children.

4 - CHILDREN'S SANDBOX (Designed for ages 2-5)
  • Sandbox w/Benches - DONATED - Kidrageous
  • Shelter - DONATED - The VFW
  • Ventnor, Municipal Auditorium-Replica (Circa 1950’s) - DONATED - Dr. Taylor and Family

Complete with sheltered look out for parents and a wonderful replica of the historic Ventnor Municipal Auditorium.

5 - SLIP & SLIDE 6 - MURAL WALL
  • Wavy Slide - DONATED - Mark & T. Gallagher
  • Fire Pole - DONATED - Ventnor Fire Department
  • Wide Slide - DONATED - Jeffrey Reiff Family
  • Twisty Slide - $3,800
  • Benches (2) - DONATED
  • Mural Surface - DONATED - Steve & Kathy Tagg
  • Paints and Supplies - DONATED - Soltz Paint

 

7 - LIFE BOAT 8 - LIGHTHOUSE
  • Shaky Bridge - DONATED - Pinky Kravitz Family
  • Life Boat - DONATED - Bloom Realty & Insurance
  • Double Step Maze - DONATED - The Rodack Family
  • Absecon Lighthouse - DONATED - Korman Family
  • Ventnor Rowing Skiff - DONATED - Stan Bergman
  • Soft Climber - DONATED - Heidi and Steven Goldberg
  • Carisbrooke Inn - DONATED - Korman Family
9 - OBSTACLE COURSE 10 - WHEEL CHAIR LANDING
  • Tic Tac Toe - DONATED - The Goldman Family
  • Monkey Bars - DONATED - Brighton Pediatrics
  • Rings - DONATED - Beverly Rhodes
  • Low Rings - DONATED - The Zimmering Family
  • Rubber Bridge - DONATED - Sandy & Herb Moss
  • Chain Bridge - DONATED - The Glass Family
  • Low Ladder - DONATED - Frank & Tina Lobiondo
  • Chin Up Pipe - DONATED - Charles Costello
  • Balance On Chains - DONATED - Charles Costello
  • Wheel Chair Access Ramping - $8,000
  • Wheel Chair Accessible Covered Cubby - $4,000

 

11- SWING AREA 1 (Designed for ages 5-12) 12 - EXTRAS
  • Tire Swing - $2.300
  • Swings 4 (Bay) - $2,200
  • Handicap Swing - DONATED - Arc of AC
  • Handicap Swing - DONATED - Jewish Family Srvc.
  • Hydroplane - DONATED - The Strax Family
  • Phone System - DONATED - Atlantic Electric
  • Permanent Trash Cans (3)
  • Ball Turn Paddle - DONATED - The Shipon Family
Thanks to you!

Questions? Comments? Please email info@csure.org
This is the home of the new playground project for all of the Downbeach Community!
Ventnor, Margate, Longport and Atlantic City, too!
Welcome friends from the Mainland who are helping by lending their experience
including Upper Township, Egg Harbor Township and Galloway!
Web Site maintained by Mark Hills

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