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This Forum Studio rendering conceptualizes what Trojan Park will look like
once construction is complete.

Trojan Park is GameTime, a division of PlayCore, whose company
mission is to " build communities
through play. " " We've seen the amazing effect that a space to play can
have on children and families, providing a gathering space, a place to
get exercise and fresh air, and a space
to make friends and socialize, " Spencer said. One of their newest designs,
the IONiX play system incorporates
research from leading scientists and
educators to create an engaging, interactive system that doubles as an
outdoor art piece. Their ShadowPlay
Canopy contains colored translucent
panels that transmit colorful patterns
on the playground surface, providing
further sensory interaction for the
child. GameTime is also donating
swing equipment that includes two
traditional solo swings and a newly
designed, and first-of-its-kind, tandem face-to-face swing called the
Expression Swing. This swing allows
for an infant and parent (or grandparent) to swing together while facing
and interacting with each other.

Adding music to the project is
Freenotes Harmony Park, which is
supplying instruments uniquely designed for the outdoor playground
environment. These fully functional,
tuned instruments bring a unique addition to Trojan Park that incorporates multisensory play with sculptural beauty. " Our instruments are great
for everyone, any age, any ability so
they serve the entire community from
children to the elderly. Research has
shown that music in communities is
beneficial in many ways, from reducing vandalism to creating healthier,
happier community members, " according to a Freenotes spokesperson.
Fitness and Recreation
Through the public outreach process,
one need came up again and again:
The residents of Wellston wanted to
have a place to get fit. Forum Studio
acknowledged their wishes and incorporated fitness into the park design and overall theme. Trojan Park
will be fully outfitted for fitness and
recreation with a variety of exercise

equipment and a full-court, outdoor
basketball court.
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc.,
known for providing equipment to
a variety of user types, including
schools, parks and even our U.S.
military, is donating the outdoor fitness equipment for Trojan park. For
Greenfields' President and CEO,
Sam Mendelsohn, " Getting involved
with this particular project is part of
a larger partnership with NRPA to
help communities nationwide. Parks
Build Community is just one of the
ways we achieve this goal. By providing the opportunity to exercise
at no cost, we literally help improve
the health and wellness of tens of
thousands of people each and every
day, regardless of age or ability. " The
installed equipment will include their
patent-awarded, wheelchair-accessible
fitness equipment that can be used by
all visitors. " We do what we do because we believe that every community can benefit from more motivational and accessible opportunities to
stay fit, " Mendelsohn said.

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