How fast can you build a playground?
Lynne Kunins is doing it in five hours. Sure, she has the help of more than 220 volunteers. Especially on a sweltering summer day, it’s still a feat.
Kunins directs Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth. Her organization partnered with the playground-building nonprofit, KaBoom, and the City of Lauderhill.
Humana Inc. supplied volunteers and building materials for the play space at Ruth Rothkopf Park on NW 44th Street.
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The balance beam, swings, and fitness stations are not just for kids.
“This is a multigenerational playground,” Kunins explained. It’s for parents and grandparents to bring their kids and share the fun, and exercise.
"It's fantastic," said 71-year-old volunteer Many Duran, who works for Humana. "It's all about health.
To find out how you can get involved building playgrounds, go to www.kaboom.org or www.FLIPANY.ORG.
