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Rolling Hills, WY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Two shaded, accessible picnic tables will be installed at the community dog park. The seating will provide residents, especially older adults, with a comfortable place to rest, gather and enjoy outdoor activities.

Rexburg, ID

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Damaged sections of asphalt walking paths will be repaired throughout a busy community park. Smoother surfaces will reduce tripping risks and help older adults travel safely year round.

Yankton, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To invite young children and their caregivers to explore Westside Park, the City of Yankton Department of Parks and Recreation created its Born Learning Trail. The City installed a concrete trail in the park and installed signs in English and Spanish along the path. Each sign features activities meant to build language and thinking skills fundamental to child development. To give families a place to rest, project organizers installed picnic tables and benches. The City also commissioned seven local artists to decorate the trail's pavement with artwork related to the activities.

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Lillian, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space improvements to increase high-speed internet availability

Description: Broadband upgrades and digital literacy classes will be added within the park setting. These improvements will support online access, learning and shared community activities.

Pensacola, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement

Description: The Gonzalez Street Shareway in Pensacola is a wide, busy road dominated by cars. To demonstrate how the thoroughfare could accommodate both vehicles and pedestrians, Bike Pensacola conducted a one-day demonstration of traffic calming features. Bike Pensacola fabricated traffic circles and temporarily narrowed the roadway from four to two lanes. To test out the traffic control measures, about 300 bicyclists participated in a slow ride along the Shareway, cycling between three Pensacola parks. Additionally, Bike Pensacola partnered with local businesses and organizations to bring a local art market to the shareway including a sidewalk book sale, food trucks, self-guided walking tours and a scavenger hunt.

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