GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo celebrated the completion of their universally designed playground with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday.
The zoo is continuing its comprehensive plans to enhance both the zoo and the surrounding park with a playground that allows guests to access it to the greatest extent possible without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
It also includes sensory features for the visually impaired.
Named after Matthew Koepke, who passed away unexpectedly in April 2019, the playground is located at the southeast side of John Ball Zoo's park near Sacred Heart Academy on the corner of Park Street SW and Valley Avenue SW.
The grand opening of John Ball Zoo's universally designed playground
For more information, visit John Ball Zoo's website.
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