Inclement Weather Rescheduling 🌡️ The ceremony will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 22, due to a chilly forecast for the original January 15 date Join community members for a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground at Stephens-Lee Community Center! 🎉 🥳 The ceremony will feature brief remarks at the playground site, followed immediately by a reception inside the Stephens-Lee Center building. Guests are invited to stay until 5pm to enjoy light bites while mingling with neighbors and project partners. 🛝 The new playground, a tower-style structure featuring soaring deck heights, multiple slides, climbers, and a large shade topper, was made possible through a generous recovery-related donation from Superior Recreational Products and MAPA Recreation via the Superior HOPES program. This addition serves as a vital space for children and families to explore, connect, and discover following the city-wide impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. 🏗️ This project marks APR’s eleventh complete playground replacement since 2019, continuing the City of Asheville’s mission to provide safe and meaningful recreational spaces for all residents.