IRVINE, Calif.—Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) recently secured $2.8 million for the renovation of a STEM and outer space-themed park for people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
To be located at Sweet Shade Park in Westpark, the city’s first “universal playground” is designed to allow children and adults with special needs to play alongside others without modifying the equipment.
“The new STEM and outer space theme will provide exciting interactive sensory learning for special needs individuals, and I can’t wait to see kids come together to enjoy this phenomenal resource in our community,” Petrie-Norris said in a statement.
A bank-shot basketball court. (Courtesy of the City of Irvine)
The renovation will build upon the existing playground, adding features like a galaxy design with a bank-shot basketball court and stars embedded near a space dome….