Pammy’s Playground is set to be rebuilt on June 5 at Bill Clem Park, 1005 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
Hundreds of volunteers are coming together to give the playground an upgrade, according to a Unified Government spokesman.
Named after 10-year-old victim Pamela Butler, the playground was built in 2000 and dedicated to her memory.
The redesign for the playground was based on drawings by students at John Fiske Elementary, according to officials. The updated equipment will be safer for children, according to officials.
The playground dedication will be held on June 5, with a kickoff ceremony at 8:30 a.m., and a ribbon-cutting about 2:30 p.m.
CarMax Foundation has provided most of the funding for the playground through its partnership with KaBOOM!, supporting the foundation’s commitment to further the cause of children’s healthy living. The foundation is creating 68 new playspaces across the country by the end of 2021.
“We are honored to partner with Kaboom! and CarMax Foundation to restore Pammy’s Playground,” said Jeremy Rogers, director of UG parks and recreation, in a news release. “We are committed to improving the health, wellness, and social cohesion for kids in our community. Rebuilding Pammy’s Playground provides children and families the opportunity to recreate in a safe environment and strengthen the community. Many thanks to Kaboom! Carmax Foundation and the community for supporting this project.”