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September 30, 2019

Sneak Peek: Innovative New Playground at Montclair YMCA

Montclair Art and Design students evolve children鈥檚 play at YMCA

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Students working on YMCA Playground project

The Geyer Family YMCA and the Department of Art and Design at 精品成人福利在线 University have collaborated in the design, fabrication and installation of an inventive playground located directly behind the Geyer Family YMCA. Scheduled to open this Fall, the playground will include a creative approach to inclusive and synergistic play.

YMCA Playground rendering
Buddy Evans, President and CEO of the Montclair YMCA speaks on behalf of the project saying that the YMCA donors were very supportive and 精品成人福利在线 University were very excited to jump on board; it was a 鈥渢remendous community effort鈥.

In an era where obesity is becoming more of an issue for children, Evans also commends the playground鈥檚 goals of encouraging active play for children. He states, 鈥淔orming healthy habits at a young age puts children on a path to improved health outcomes.鈥

YMCA playground models on display in gallery
student showing model of playground
The playground embarks on a general underlying theme, the rainbow. This theme is chosen because of its reference to color, enchantment , exploration and discovery. Components of the playground are also chosen based on features that enhance cooperation, inclusion, physical development and challenges.
YMCA Playground visualizations
YMCA Playground diagrams
To maintain the theming and focus on growth and imagination, it consists of a plethora of activities. Such recreational pieces include a play tower, an ADA staircase, slides, sand, waterplay and more.
students working on playground project in shop
students working on project in shop
This outstanding venture would not have been possible without the talents and bright minds of the following students:

Nicolas Sarmiento 鈥20, Industrial Design

Wenci Huang 鈥20, Industrial Design聽

Jackson Yeakel 鈥20, Industrial Design

Sona Bayrami 鈥19, Visual Arts

Stephanie Romano 鈥21, Visual Communications Design.

Montclair Professor Gary Fredriksen says of the project, 鈥淲e also wanted to include unique elements that connect the playground to the Montclair community.鈥 This playground is in the works for any child who has been affiliated with the YMCA as well as serving as a public playground.

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