12 year-old Lily Guggenheim says the new $6 million Rotary PlayGarden is a dream come true because now she can play alongside her sister Ally.
"For a while now, we've been going to different parks and I play and she waits near the benches because there is nothing for her to do," says Lily. "Now that we have this, we can play right next to each other and I'm really excited!"
The Rotary Club of San Jose hosted a Grand Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the Rotary PlayGarden at the Guadalupe River Park on Saturday, February 21st. City officials, Rotarians, builders, donors and supporters attended the special event. Lexus of Stevens Creek is proud to support the new 4-acre play area which will give children with special needs a chance to play with their siblings and friends.
"This is an incredible, collective legacy that our community is leading for our children and for their children," says Mayor Sam Liccardo.
"Having little children who are disabled playing right alongside with able-bodied kids is the dream that's happening right here," says Stew Park, President of the Rotary Club of San Jose.
The Rotary PlayGarden will open to the public in April.
Pictured: Stew Park, Rotary Club of San Jose President & Jessica Fragoso, Lexus of Stevens Creek Community Relations Manager
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