Niagara Bottling Donates Nature Playground at Dodd Park
Project in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation has opened a new nature-themed playground on the trails of R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks, 201 Enon Church Road. The ceremony was held this morning.
Funding for the playground came from Niagara Cares, the philanthropic arm of Niagara Bottling, and the project was completed in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.
Volunteers from the local Niagara Bottling plant in Chester were there to celebrate this new space. The Niagara employees helped with some finishing touches of the landscape area.
“We are proud to support this project to provide a fun, safe space for the families of Chesterfield and are excited to engage our local Team Members in their community where they live and work,” said Kristen Venick, Director of Niagara Cares.
Volunteers from local Niagara Bottling plant in Chester joined the celebration
The first of its kind in Chesterfield, the nature playground features elements that reflect flora and fauna from the natural environment, such as ants, butterflies, frogs, mushrooms and turtles, as well as educational signage.
“Our goal is for the playground to entice visitors to explore the trails and natural areas of the park,” said Dr. James Worsley, Director of Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department.
Dr. James Worsley and Jim Perdue of the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department
Bermuda District Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle
Adam Johnson, Richmond Area Plant Director for Niagara Bottling
Maureen Acquino, Program Manager for NRPA’s Partnerships and Programs Department
Jason Vangalis with Niagara speaks with Chesterfield County Administrator, Dr. Joe Casey and Bermuda District Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle
About Niagara Bottling
Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Headquartered in Ontario, California, Niagara operates bottling facilities throughout the United States and Mexico. As a leading manufacturer of private brand bottled water in the United States, Niagara Bottling works closely with some of the largest retailers, grocers, club and convenience stores throughout the country. Niagara produces a variety of beverages, including bottled water, sparkling water, tea, sports drinks and vitamin-enhanced waters. For more information, visit www.niagarawater.com.
About Niagara Cares
Niagara Cares, a philanthropic arm of Niagara Bottling, is committed to supporting local and national community initiatives serving children and families in need by engaging stakeholders and investing its resources. Niagara Cares efforts include national strategic partnerships, local community grants, employee engagement, volunteerism, and the Andrew D. Peykoff Sr. Scholarship Program. For more information about Niagara Cares, visit http://www.niagarawater.com/niagara-cares/national-partnerships/.
About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.
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