Target Foundation Commits Additional $75,000 for More Improvements at Walnut Hill Playground

Improvements are coming to Walnut Hill Playground! The Target Foundation has committed an additional $75,000 toward the next phase of upgrades for this community space, bringing their total investment to $150,000.

Volunteers help remove the flooring at the Walnut Hill Playground

We are excited to be a part of the crew working to bring improvements to the playground, located at 4700 Sansom Street. This effort is a collaboration between UCD’s landscaping venture Green City Works, local non-profit Do Moore Good, and the Walnut Hill Community Association to bring improvements to this beloved community space.

On July 12th, community members, UCD staff, and Target volunteers from across the region gathered for a Volunteer Day to help prepare the playground for the next phase of improvements. Together, they spent the morning removing old, crumbling rubber tiles and getting the space ready for what’s ahead.

This volunteer day was followed with exciting news: The Target Foundation announced that they are committing an additional $75,000 investment, for a total of $150,000 toward the Walnut Hill Playground improvements.

Volunteers smile and talk as they work to fix the playground floor
Volunteers take a break from removing the playground’s crumbling rubber tiles

This generous funding marks a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to create a welcoming, vibrant, and multigenerational public space for our Walnut Hill neighbors. UCD is excited to be a part of the dynamic team working to create a gathering place and safe community asset for all ages.

The initial $75,000 investment was used to remediate safety concerns at the playground, namely replacing and grading the existing play surface with new rubber tiles. The Target Foundation’s generous additional support will fund a second phase of upgrades, including:

This next phase of improvements builds on our goal of making public spaces that meet the needs of the entire community. We’re deeply grateful to Target for their partnership and their belief in the power of community spaces.

Learn more about the Walnut Hill Playground project, and stay tuned for more updates!