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2025 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Park enhancements
└ Park enhancements
The Town of Lyndon addressed a shortage of accessible seating that kept older adults from fully participating in events at Bandstand Park. Without places to rest, many residents stood for long periods or avoided activities altogether. The project installed six ADA-compliant picnic tables with wheelchair access near accessible parking and added a pollinator garden with raised beds and a vine trellis to create a calm, easy-to-navigate space. Educational signage and volunteers helped activate the area. Older adults now stay longer during concerts and the farmers market. Visitors use the tables for everyday gatherings, reinforcing the park as a reliable place for social connection and ongoing activities.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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