Greensboro, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Residents wanted safe outdoor access for mobility and therapy, but uneven terrain limited independence. The project built a nature trail with accessible tread, a boardwalk, and an improved viewing platform. It also added benches and signage to connect with village sidewalks. Now residents, families and staff use the trail for exercise and quiet breaks, and community members walk there daily. "Our new path and viewing platform and benches are being used... as a quiet, serene, restful place to regroup," said staff.

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Casselton, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The city will add a small hut, seating, lighting and banners to a downtown green space used for events. These additions will provide shelter and gathering spots that make it easier for older residents to enjoy community activities.

Cascade, MT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The Town of Cascade created an accessible picnic area in North Railroad Park, within walking distance of many local amenities. Town staff poured a concrete pad for the site, where they installed a walled seating area with two ADA-compliant picnic tables and a new flagpole. The local garden club lent a hand by filling at the site planters with flowers. Each year, the Town evaluates the accessibility of the projects it undertakes, and town leaders are committed to providing gathering spaces where residents of all abilities can gather.