City leaders joined Brooks Foster and her family for the opening of the inclusive playground.
The 10,000-square-foot inclusive playground is 85 percent shaded and has soft turf for children to sit or crawl. The play structures are a perfect balance of physical challenges and opportunities to succeed.
“This playground is about more than slides and swings,” said Greenville City Councilor Ken Gibson. “It's about creating a truly inclusive space where children can learn, grow and play together. It's a space that encourages imagination, sparks sensory engagement, supports physical development and helps kids build confidence, empathy, and problem-solving skills.”
Located near Woodland Way and Lakehurst Street, the project was funded with $2.3 million from the City and $1.3 million in private donations, including the Foster family.
Mayor Knox White thanked the Fosters for their work to make the park a reality.
“What you've done for Brooks is one thing and very important, but really what you've done for all families, you and the private donors have invested in creating a stronger and kinder, and more unified, Greenville.”
The park also included new restrooms, a new shelter with six picnic tables, a pollinator garden and connecting pathways for easy wheelchair access.
“We hope that all people come and enjoy this park,” said Reagin Foster. “We pray they find joy here and laughter and can just be children and enjoy playing. That's why we created this playground, for all of our kids just to participate and enjoy outside together.”
City leaders and the Foster family released butterflies as the doors of the playground opened for all.
Brooks Playground Features Large Shaded Areas and Soft Turf