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Manchester, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will enhance bike security and safety by providing free locks, lights, and rechargeable sashes. It aims to benefit new riders, children, older adults, and low-income individuals, making cycling a safer option for all.

Wellsburg, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To support community health and wellness, this project resurfaced two new pickleball courts and enhanced the area with new fencing, paddle racks and a bulletin board to post tournament results.

Houston, AK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will create accessible walking trails, a picnic area, and a handicap-accessible parking lot. This project will enhance outdoor recreation, social engagement, and wellness activities for older adults.

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Central Falls, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To allow for more community events in Veterans Memorial Park, the City of Central Falls purchased two canopies to shade visitors from the sun. The City then set up the all-weather canopies at a series of events held in the park, including a picnic, Zumba gatherings and ice cream socials. Project organizers say the canopies will allow them to expand outdoor programming aimed at older adult residents.

Central Falls, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: To transform a green space into an attraction for people of all ages, this project installed amenities such as seating and tables for dominoes and chess.

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