improvements in Community for Holladay rallies playground
HOLLADAY, Utah — A community group is rallying for a positive change. Parents at Crestview Elementary are working to renovate the school’s playground so it can be enjoyed by all students. Currently, the surface and play structure are not wheelchair accessible. That often forces 4th grade student Mike Suarez to watch recess from the sidelines. “It kind of makes me feel sad,” Mike said. “He just wants to be involved. He just wants to play with his friends,” added Amber Suarez, Mike’s mom. “I had to come to the school for a meeting. He didn't know I was here. I had to see him watch from the sidelines with his aide. It was heartbreaking.” Now Amber is part of the Crestview Playground Committee. The group of parents is organizing the Crestview Playground Project to renovate the play area so no child is left out. The group is raising $300,000 for the renovations because the Granite School District says it can’t afford the bill. “A lot of questions have come up. Why doesn't the