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Warrenton, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To guide redevelopment of Eva Walker Park, this project developed a master plan to guide improvements to the beloved community space. Goals in the plan include enhancing a popular sledding hill with slides and a new staircase, constructing an amphitheater and pavilions and creating new basketball courts, gardens, paths and a playground. To kick off the plan's implementation, the Town created a contemplative garden at the park, adding benches, new landscaping, a concrete pathway and a decorative panel to beautify the park's gateway.

West Monroe, LA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The city will add accessible walking paths, benches and water features to a local botanical garden, making the space welcoming to visitors of all ages.

Auburn, KS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will replace a recently demolished gazebo -- which was the focal point of a community park -- with a new, ADA-accessible one.

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Lillian, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will transform an unused porch into a welcoming social space with seating, game tables, and a grill. It will offer classes, games, yoga, and volunteer opportunities, helping older adults connect and reduce isolation.

Mobile, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will feature three educational events. Participants will learn disaster pre-planning, receive checklists in English and Spanish, and get essential preparedness supplies.

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