Churchill Borough breaks ground on new ‘all-inclusive’ playground

CHURCHILL, Pa. — The Borough of Churchill held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the new “Blackridge Community All-Inclusive Playground.”

The event was held at Blackridge Community Park on Beaulah Drive. It is the only park in the borough.

The new development is designed to create an accessible space where children of all abilities can play, learn and connect.

Churchill Borough Council President Valerie Reinthaler emphasized the project’s role in supporting local families.

“This project represents an important investment in our community and its future,” Reinthaler said. “We look forward to celebrating the start of this project with our residents and community partners.”

Plans for the updated park include a new pavilion, walking trail, ADA-accessible merry-go-round, ADA-accessible swings and additional inclusive playground equipment.

“We include everyone. We love all of our residents; we want them to be involved. So we figured, what a better way to do it and show that through an all-inclusive ADA playground?” Churchill Council member Greg Prodonovich.

Construction on the playground is expected to be completed by spring 2027.