B Park Tot Lot Playground Project

Project Overview

Radburn’s Tot Lot, established as part of the pioneering suburban community design in 1929, is a vital recreational space for Fair Lawn families that has aged beyond usability. The current playground suffers from:

  • Deteriorated equipment and surfaces

  • Lack of inclusivity and ADA compliance

  • Fencing in disrepair

  • Rust and safety concerns.

The revitalization project will:

  1. Remove the existing structures and surfaces.

  2. Install inclusive play equipment such as swings for children with disabilities, multi-sensory elements, and balance challenges.

  3. Upgrade surfaces to ADA-compliant solid rubber or engineered wood fiber for accessibility.

  4. Incorporate sustainable, eco-friendly materials.

  5. Replace the perimeter fencing and create accessible pathways.

Here is the potential list of grants:

Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant Program (part of the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust

National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants.

New Jersey Historic Trust Grants.

Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund

National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants

Historic Preservation Fund Grant Programs

DAR Historic Preservation Grants

Offered by the Daughters of the American Revolution, these grants provide financial assistance for projects that preserve historic records, objects, and sites. They support a variety of preservation activities.

Kaboom! Playful City USA Grant: This program is open to both public and private entities

Lowe's Community Partners Grant: Lowe’s provides funding for community-focused projects, and private organizations with a public-benefit focus (like Radburn) may qualify, especially if the project is open to the community at large.

The Play Everywhere Challenge (KaBOOM! and The LEGO Group)

This is aimed at creating innovative play spaces. Although typically for public spaces, if the Radburn playground project includes a broad community engagement component or access, it might qualify.

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Grants: Some NRPA grants are open to both public and nonprofit entities. If Radburn can demonstrate a significant public benefit, we may be able to apply.

Walmart Community Grant Program Walmart grants can be available to private entities, including community organizations. If Radburn’s playground is accessible to the public and offers a broad community benefit, we may qualify.

The Home Depot Foundation Community Impact Grants: These grants are available to both public and private entities, especially if the project is community-driven. As long as the project serves the wider community, it may be eligible.

Target Community Giving Grants: Target offers grants for park and playground projects that serve the community, so Radburn may qualify if the playground is accessible to the local population.




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