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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Park enhancements
└ Park enhancements
This project will provide shaded bleachers at a city park to create a welcoming recreational space for older adults. Park improvements also include six new pickleball courts.
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Leipsic, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project aimed to make Heritage Pool more inviting and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The City of Campe Verde added hard-surface area onsite, with shade structures to protect visitors from the sun's rays. They also picnic tables and launched recreational programming onsite, including exercise and Aqua Zumba classes.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public or private transit access
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement
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