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Dillingham, AK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will add benches, picnic tables, and bike racks to local parks, schools, and senior centers. It will create rest stops and gathering places, encouraging physical activity and community engagement for older adults.
Kingston, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The City of Kingston installed two chess tables with seating at its waterfront T.R. Gallo Wes Strand Park. Dubbed a chess playground, the facilities are meant to allow people of all generations to play chess or checkers. In addition to tables and benches, the City added an accessible, concrete sidewalk and improved landscaping onsite. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new tables gave residents a safe, outdoor space to gather.
Valley City, ND
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project at the Wood Landing on the Sheyenne River Water Trail will provide a picnic and fishing area with an accessible kayak/canoe launch.
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Clear Lake, SD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will add two accessible benches with shaded canopies and a chilled water drinking fountain at Clear Lake City Park.
Brookings, SD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: This project will improve pedestrian safety at two key intersections in Downtown Brookings by installing high-visibility crosswalks and painted bump-outs.
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