What's Going on up There?

Good news: The playground renovations have finally begun! Here's the scoop from the roof.

First came the caution tape. Then the construction materials appeared in the driveway. And when your little guy excitedly informed you, "We went to the park twice today, Mommy!" you were officially suspicious: "Something is definitely going on up on that roof."

Well, you're right: Something is going on upstairs. Something big, in fact. We're thrilled to announce that the playground renovations are well underway!

Say goodbye to the concrete tiles and wooden decking. The new rooftop play space will feature a single-level rubber surface, complete with a trike track!

To make this dream a reality, we've enlisted the services of Enviro Flex Surfaces, a leader in rubber resurfacing using recycled landfill tires. More than just environmentally friendly, the cushioned surface also provides excellent traction, is bacteria-resistant and reduces injuries from playground falls.

Things are progressing quickly, and we hope to welcome the children back to the roof sometime next week. Stay tuned on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news on the project and pics of the new space!

Finally, a word of thanks: If it wasn't for the tireless fundraising efforts of our staff, families and the Riverside community at large, this project never would have happened. Thank you all for your continued support! We couldn't have done it without you.

See you on the rooftop!