On Saturday, July 15, the City of Suwanee officially revealed the playground design for the PlayTown Suwanee 2.0 community-build scheduled for October.

The design was unveiled by the volunteer PlayTown committee in conjunction with the city’s Movies Under the Stars event in Town Center Park. The custom-designed playground will be at the same location and have a similar footprint as the original. The updated playground incorporates features that evoke the essence of the original design while adhering to modern inclusivity standards. It will be constructed using more environmentally friendly, durable materials, ensuring longevity and minimal upkeep.

The city partnered with Leathers & Associates – the designer and project management team behind the original community build – to return to Suwanee to help modernize PlayTown Suwanee for a new generation. The project team organized interactive design brainstorming sessions with several classrooms from Suwanee area elementary schools. Additionally, design sheets were sent home with elementary school children and made available at Suwanee.com.

The committee now shifts its focus to securing the 1,500 needed volunteers for the playground build October 9-15, 2023.

“We need volunteers of ALL abilities and interests!” said PlayTown co-chair Colette Grodzicki. “Whether you are a construction expert, a little bit handy, or have never even held a hammer, we’ve got a way for you to be involved in a truly impactful project.”

The collective build experience offers a hands-on opportunity for citizens give something tangible back to their community, resulting in a beautifully constructed, unique expression of shared pride. Other opportunities to be involved include first aid, food service, donations, and purchasing a personalized fence picket to be displayed at PlayTown.

Those interested in volunteering or purchasing a picket can visit Suwanee.com for more information.