To view Engineering & Land Planning Associates, Inc. This project will kick off in July 2022 and is expected to ready for construction in July 2023. These elements are the connections between the children and the play equipment, and they engage and strengthen visual, auditory, and tactile senses. Sensory elements include the sights, sounds, and feel of the playground. The play environment allows verbal and non-verbal children to share their imaginations and creativity through cooperative play. Social and communicative elements present scenarios for children to interact, exchange ideas and build relationships. These elements are also designed to enhance coordination and improve endurance.Ĭognitive elements present problem-solving that requires strategy to participate in successful play and benefits early childhood cognitive development. Physical elements offer opportunities from engaging hands and fingers for fine motor skills to using the entire body for agility and balance. Directions can be found by clicking here. Should you need any accommodation, please contact our Parks and Recreation Office at 21.Īt the July 14, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board approved awarding the proposal for consulting services for planning and design services needed for the construction of an inclusive park and playground to Engineering & Land Planning Associates, Inc.Īn inclusive playground incorporates physical, cognitive, social, sensory, and communicative elements to enhance the play of children who have different abilities and removes the barriers that limit their experiences. Alverthorpe Manor is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. We will post regular updates on the status of the reopening of the Ardsley office on our website at In the interim, all Parks and Recreation services will be offered at Alverthorpe Manor located at 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown PA 19046, 2nd Floor. As such, the Ardsley Community Center Parks and Recreation Office will be moving its operations to the Alverthorpe Manor Office. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The health and safety of the children is of the upmost priority and the Township is taking every precaution necessary. Given recent national school shooting events and supply chain challenges, the Township is taking immediate Parks operational measures to make the daycare facility within the Ardsley Community Center more secure.

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