The Kaleidoscope Playground at Kiwanis Park, located at 1126 Pearl Street in St. Joseph, MI, officially opened on June 30, 2025, and features accessible play areas designed to promote the health and well-being of everyone, regardless of ability or age.
The main features include a merry-go-round accommodating wheelchairs alongside traditional seats, a double zipline with extra support for children with disabilities to play alongside their peers, a ramped structure featuring a climbing tower and a wheelchair-accessible tunnel, musical instruments for children to enjoy, swings, and a dedicated toddler area.
The $1.4 million project was funded by several local donors, including Judy Felland, John and Dede Howard, the Whirlpool Foundation, the Frederick S. Upton Foundation, the Berrien Community Foundation, the Walsh Family, the Tim Foley “Breadman” Memorial, the Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, and many others.
The name Kaleidoscope was chosen for the playground because it reflects the vision of the space as an all-inclusive area for people of all abilities.
The word embodies the idea of seeing every person, regardless of ability, as a vibrant, dynamic, and diverse part of the community. Just as a kaleidoscope transforms different elements into beautiful and ever-changing patterns, the playground seeks to create a lively and inclusive environment where everyone can play and feel a sense of belonging.
Essentially, the name “Kaleidoscope Playground” serves as both a symbol and a metaphor for the playground’s commitment to fostering a lively, unified space that celebrates the unique qualities and abilities of each individual.
The photos shown above were taken by Kiwanis Member Kenneth McKeown at the Grand Opening of the Kaleidoscope Playground on July 8, 2025
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Kaleidoscope Playground
The Kaleidoscope Playground at Kiwanis Park, located at 1126 Pearl Street in St. Joseph, MI, officially opened on June 30, 2025, and features accessible play areas designed to promote the health and well-being of everyone, regardless of ability or age.
The main features include a merry-go-round accommodating wheelchairs alongside traditional seats, a double zipline with extra support for children with disabilities to play alongside their peers, a ramped structure featuring a climbing tower and a wheelchair-accessible tunnel, musical instruments for children to enjoy, swings, and a dedicated toddler area.
The $1.4 million project was funded by several local donors, including Judy Felland, John and Dede Howard, the Whirlpool Foundation, the Frederick S. Upton Foundation, the Berrien Community Foundation, the Walsh Family, the Tim Foley “Breadman” Memorial, the Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, and many others.
The name Kaleidoscope was chosen for the playground because it reflects the vision of the space as an all-inclusive area for people of all abilities.
The word embodies the idea of seeing every person, regardless of ability, as a vibrant, dynamic, and diverse part of the community. Just as a kaleidoscope transforms different elements into beautiful and ever-changing patterns, the playground seeks to create a lively and inclusive environment where everyone can play and feel a sense of belonging.
Essentially, the name “Kaleidoscope Playground” serves as both a symbol and a metaphor for the playground’s commitment to fostering a lively, unified space that celebrates the unique qualities and abilities of each individual.
The photos shown above were taken by Kiwanis Member Kenneth McKeown
at the Grand Opening of the Kaleidoscope Playground on July 8, 2025
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Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph Benton Harbor
What is Kiwanis? We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive.
Do you like winning money 💰 and helping your community? We can help! Tickets $25 - first prize $2,500 😊 plus many more prizes. We are selling raffle tickets with all proceeds to benefit our Kiwanis Club projects at tonight’s Lakeshore football game at the Al Stockman Stadium. Can’t wait to connect with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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It was our pleasure to welcome our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Green. She inducted our board members to start another great year helping kids in our communities! This is Jennifer pictured with our incoming President Ray Russell and outgoing President Roger Bertsch. #KiwanisCares ... See MoreSee Less
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Our club thanks Stacy Loar-Porter, our Berrien County Clerk, for speaking to us today. She walked us through all the steps that safeguard our elections and thoroughly answered our questions about the voting process. Thank you, Stacy! Berrien County Michigan - Government ... See MoreSee Less
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