Help us make
Princeton Inclusive Playground
a reality!
The Primary and Intermediate Schools in Princeton, MN are working to update their playgrounds with the goal of creating an inclusive and accessible recess environment for all students.
WHY
The current playgrounds are not accessible. Children who use wheelchairs, walkers, or have difficulty with mobility are not able to move across wood chips or access the current equipment. Adding accessible playground elements is crucial for ensuring that children of all abilities can play together. A universally designed recess environment will benefit all children.
PLAN
The plan is to add accessible equipment and poured in place pathways to access the equipment on both the Primary and Intermediate school playgrounds.
DETAILS
The goal is to add wheelchair accessible ride on pieces of equipment, musical elements, communication boards, and poured in place paths to access the equipment on each playground. We also plan to add fencing around the Primary School playground and a sidewalk to access the school forest.
Primary School
Intermediate School
WAYS TO HELP
CHECKS
Please include "Princeton Inclusive Playground" on the memo line of checks.
Checks or cash can be mailed to or dropped off at:
Princeton Primary School
Attn: PTO - Princeton Inclusive Playground
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
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Spread the Word
Spread the word! We need the community to come together to accomplish this project. Connect and share this project on Facebook and Instagram.
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Volunteer
Let us know if you would like to help organize fundraising events or volunteer to install the playground equipment.
UPDATES
Fall 2022- Formed a group of staff and teachers to start working on this project.
Spring 2023- Received quotes from two playground companies.
Winter 2023-2024- Group met to form plans to start fundraising.
Spring 2024- Members of group met with the finance committee of the Princeton School Board and received permission to start fundraising on behalf of this project.
Fall 2024- Currently working to find an accountant to help assist with the tax side of fundraising. The funds will be donated to the school for the project.
March 2025- Collaborated with PTO to set up a bank account for fundraising. Officially started fundraising!
April 2025- Coin Challenge fundraiser at Princeton Primary School raised $4,861.33! Students participated in a sticker design contest for stickers to be handed out at the parade.
June 2025- We had a float in the Rum River Parade and a booth at the Rum River Festival.
July 2025- We met with several community organizations this summer. We plan to partner with the Lions Club and apply to a matching grant through Lions International when we are closer to a halfway point in fundraising.
August 2025- We had a garage sale at the Princeton Intermediate School and raised over $7,000.
October 2025- The Princeton Tigers Car Show was a great success — we raised over $8,000!
November 2025- Raised over $9,000 with Give to the Max
February 2026- Applied to Lions International Matching Grant, will here if we are awarded the grant in August
Rum River Festival Parade and Vendor Fair: June 4th - 6th
Coborn's Brat Sales: June 27th and July 25th
Garage Sale: August 5th-7th (donation drop off day August 3rd)
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Car Show and Craft Fair: October 3rd
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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TIMELINE
We’re excited to tackle this project, even if financial constraints mean we’ll need to take it in stages over the next few years! Our commitment to bringing our vision to life is unwavering, and every step we take is a thrilling move toward our ultimate goal. We believe in the power of perseverance and dedication, and together, we will realize this vision.
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