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Brunswick, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: City of Brunswick lacked inclusive outdoor spaces in Goodyear Park, a diverse neighborhood where many residents are age 50-plus. The city enhanced a permanent labyrinth with landscaping, ADA-compliant benches, accessible sidewalks and wayfinding signage to connect the site with nearby medical facilities. The transformation created a serene space for reflection and healing, strengthened city-community partnerships and drew interest from groups serving older adults and people with disabilities. Residents report improved access and comfort-one shared, "The paved path improves the access to the labyrinth for older adults, like me, and others with balance issues."
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New Rockford, ND
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: An aging building built in the 1950s limited safe, accessible recreation and raised liability concerns. The park district relocated the skating rink to All Veterans Park and installed a new ADA-accessible multi-purpose building with benches, skate racks and improved lighting. Volunteers helped finish the interior, creating a year-round hub for skating, kayaking and community events. Participation in winter activities doubled, and older adults are engaging more. "Our 50-plus people have started to get active which is what we are striving for," said a project lead, highlighting its role in fostering inclusion and health.
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Union City, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Christian City replaced a lost dog park to preserve a vital gathering space for older adults. The new park includes fenced areas with accessible entrances, benches and a shaded gazebo, creating a safe spot for exercise and social connection. Volunteers cleared the lot and helped prepare the site, and a ribbon-cutting marked its opening. Residents say the space eases loneliness and fosters friendships. One woman noted, "It's a wonderful welcoming gathering place" and has helped her make and enjoy new friendships.
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Lincoln, NE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: Older adults in Lincoln faced barriers to bike share, from safety concerns to cost and lack of education. BikeLNK addressed these challenges through its Bike Share for All program, hosting four citywide events to teach bike share basics, demonstrate pedal-assist bikes and offer discounted memberships. The project also launched a Bike Share Ambassador program, training seven volunteers-most age 50-plus-to promote biking in their communities. These efforts expanded awareness and built a foundation for ongoing engagement. As one ambassador shared, "I encourage everyone to take advantage of the program... It's a wonderful opportunity for exercise and for the reduction of air pollution."
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Omaha, NE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: As part of efforts to revitalize a vacant building in Upland Park, this project made accessibility upgrades nearby. Project organizers installed a new walking path and accessible seating onsite. To beautify the space, volunteers worked to create public art. Additionally, this project replaced temporary garden beds with permanent raised-bed planters, which allow people to garden without having to squat down -- making the activity possible for people of all ages and abilities.
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