KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER MERCED FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN MERCED COUNTY BY REVITALIZING KIDDIELAND AT APPLEGATE PARK. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO CREATE A SAFE, CLEAN, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN GATHER, PLAY, AND BUILD LASTING MEMORIES.BY UPGRADING THE KIDDIELAND FACILITIES, WE SEEK TO:MODERNIZE AGING INFRASTRUCTURE TO MEET CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS AND ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE BY PRESERVING A BELOVED LOCAL LANDMARK AND MAKING IT A DESTINATION FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE.PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RECREATION, ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERSERVED FAMILIES WHO MAY LACK OTHER OPTIONS FOR SAFE OUTDOOR PLAY.THIS PROJECT WILL NOT ONLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MERCED COUNTY YOUTH BUT ALSO SUPPORT BROADER GOALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH INCREASED PARK USAGE AND TOURISM.