The Kiwanis Community Playground is our gift to the community. Built in 2009, it is located at Tracy Park in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Check out the YouTube video below to see photos from the original construction of the playground.
Now we want to make our playground even better!
Tracy Park is a beloved community gathering space where people of all ages come to relax and enjoy outdoor activities in the heart of Portsmouth, Ohio. However, our current playground lacks adequate equipment for children with special needs, limiting their ability to participate fully in the park’s offerings. We are currently raising funds to purchase and install ADA-compliant swings to create a play area that can be used by all children.
In early 2024, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund awarded a $12,000 grant to the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth to support these improvements. Read the news release HERE. The total estimated cost for this important service project is $30,000.
As part of this fundraising campaign, Kiwanis has established the Kiwanis ADA Playground Fund at the Scioto Foundation to allow for tax deductible donations since Kiwanis is not a 501C3 organization. Contributors may make any size donation to them with a specific designation for the Kiwanis ADA Playground Fund. In-kind donations, such as construction materials, labor, or expertise are also welcome. Donors who give $100 or more will be publicly recognized on a display stationed at the park. See donor levels below.
During Black History Month, our own Kiwanis board member and MLB Legend Al Oliver spoke about growing up in the city of Portsmouth as a man of color. Al, who has been a member of our club since 1990, is pictured with Kiwanis President Jamie Colley. ... See MoreSee Less
Recent guest speakers at Kiwanis were Julie Hutchinson and Jodi Conkel who provided us with information about the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office's Special Victim’s Unit. Julie (left) is Chief Assistant and Special Victims Prosecutor for the Prosecutor's Office, and Jodi (right) is Special Victims Detective Sergeant for the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. They are pictured with President-Elect Dan DeLotell.
The unit investigates mostly child victim crimes, but it also addresses crimes against elderly and other vulnerable populations such as handicapped individuals.
Thank you so much to these special ladies who have devoted their lives to protect the vulnerable victims of our county. To contact the victim assistance program, call 740-355-8215. ... See MoreSee Less
Dr. Ron Miller served as a recent guest speaker. He is pictured with Kiwanis President Jamie Colley.
Dr. Miller noted that with a little self-care, we can make a real impact on our health and longevity. "Ninety percent of our disease processes that we work with can be cured with diet and exercise," he said.
He practices with SOMC Primary Care Associates located at 1611 27th Street, Fulton Building, 2nd Floor, in Portsmouth. His office number is 740-356-5743. ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Playground
The Kiwanis Community Playground is our gift to the community.
Built in 2009, it is located at Tracy Park in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Check out the YouTube video below to see photos
from the original construction of the playground.
Now we want to make our playground even better!
Tracy Park is a beloved community gathering space where people of all ages come to relax and enjoy outdoor activities in the heart of Portsmouth, Ohio. However, our current playground lacks adequate equipment for children with special needs, limiting their ability to participate fully in the park’s offerings. We are currently raising funds to purchase and install ADA-compliant swings to create a play area that can be used by all children.
In early 2024, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund awarded a $12,000 grant to the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth to support these improvements. Read the news release HERE. The total estimated cost for this important service project is $30,000.
As part of this fundraising campaign, Kiwanis has established the Kiwanis ADA Playground Fund at the Scioto Foundation to allow for tax deductible donations since Kiwanis is not a 501C3 organization. Contributors may make any size donation to them with a specific designation for the Kiwanis ADA Playground Fund. In-kind donations, such as construction materials, labor, or expertise are also welcome. Donors who give $100 or more will be publicly recognized on a display stationed at the park. See donor levels below.
Checks may also be made payable to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth and mailed to us at P.O. Box 782, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
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During Black History Month, our own Kiwanis board member and MLB Legend Al Oliver spoke about growing up in the city of Portsmouth as a man of color. Al, who has been a member of our club since 1990, is pictured with Kiwanis President Jamie Colley. ... See MoreSee Less
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Recent guest speakers at Kiwanis were Julie Hutchinson and Jodi Conkel who provided us with information about the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office's Special Victim’s Unit. Julie (left) is Chief Assistant and Special Victims Prosecutor for the Prosecutor's Office, and Jodi (right) is Special Victims Detective Sergeant for the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. They are pictured with President-Elect Dan DeLotell.
The unit investigates mostly child victim crimes, but it also addresses crimes against elderly and other vulnerable populations such as handicapped individuals.
Thank you so much to these special ladies who have devoted their lives to protect the vulnerable victims of our county. To contact the victim assistance program, call 740-355-8215. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dr. Ron Miller served as a recent guest speaker. He is pictured with Kiwanis President Jamie Colley.
Dr. Miller noted that with a little self-care, we can make a real impact on our health and longevity. "Ninety percent of our disease processes that we work with can be cured with diet and exercise," he said.
He practices with SOMC Primary Care Associates located at 1611 27th Street, Fulton Building, 2nd Floor, in Portsmouth. His office number is 740-356-5743. ... See MoreSee Less
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