Waukegan Park District Outside of Chicago Plans $1.5 Million Renovation for Inclusive Playground Using Recycled Rubber

Waukegan Park District, a suburb outside of Chicago, is planning to renovate Roosevelt Park into the city's first almost fully inclusive recreational facility, replacing wood chips in the playground with Poured-In-Place surfaces made from recycled rubber to enhance accessibility for children with disabilities. The renovation, estimated to cost $1.5 million, aims to create a fully accessible playground while making much of the 12.7-acre park as inclusive as possible.