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Memphis, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Trails
Description: This project will improve a trail segment in Big River Park and add a gathering circle with repurposed stone block benches. All improvements will be ADA-compliant.
Woodstock, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Trails
Description: This project built a wide pathway of crushed limestone through the deep woods in Emricson Park. To give people a place to rest and observe nature, the city also created seating areas along the pathway.
Three Forks, MT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Trails
Description: The City of Three Forks improved its Headwaters Trail system by installing benches and bike racks, as well as signage displaying trail directions and mileage. Project organizers placed the new benches at prime locations for viewing wildlife. The City also modified the pavement where trails cross local streets to make them easily passable for wheelchair users. These improvements helped bolster community support for the Jefferson Trail Loop -- a new trail within the Headwaters system.
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Chautauqua, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project added two tennis courts to the Chautauqua Institution's campus. One of the courts can be converted into two pickleball courts as needed. Pickleball -- a mashup of tennis and ping-pong, is a popular sport among older adults, since the game is both low-impact and fast-faced.
Erie, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will offer free home modifications to older adults, including installation of grab bars, handheld shower heads, lighting fixtures and window air conditioners.
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