Donate to “Everyone Plays!” Lake Antoine Park Playground Project

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Thanks for learning more about our 2025/2026 project: The “Everyone Plays!” Lake Antoine Park Playground Project. We have broken the project into Phase I (2025 Swing & Music Areas) and Phase II (2026 Spin and Rock Area). Each phase will cost approximately $150,000-225,000. Phase I was completed in 2025, and we’re currently fundraising for Phase II, the 2026 Spin and Rock area.

• Two no-transfer play structures (one to swing and one to spin) allow for wheelchair users to swing and spin without needing to transfer from their mobility device
• 4000 square feet of cushioned synthetic turf surface under the equipment for maximum safety and accessibility
• Revamped accessible parking will enhance access to the beach and playground
• Concrete sidewalk connecting the playground to the Beach House restrooms, ADA picnic tables and sunset viewing area (Sunset Beach Project 2024)
• Communication panels will benefit nonverbal and mute visitors to help with easier transitions within the park
• Freestanding equipment and sensory play panels were carefully selected to include a wide variety of sensory benefits
• Color selection of equipment will be made to include visitors with visual impairments
• Traditional swings, partner swings, ADA toddler seat, and a Flexx™ swing will offer even more play options
• All ages will enticed by the Grandioso Chimes, metallophone, and drums in the Music Area!

Be part of a legacy that says “Everyone Plays!” at Lake Antoine Park! Our goal of $400,000 will ensure the playground is safe and fun for decades to come. Contact us or see the Opportunity Sheet for additional giving options and to become a major sponsor. Donations of any size are appreciated. Lake Antoine Park Partners is a 501(c)3 organization and donations to it are tax deductible. Thank you for considering this project! Thanks to a generous community and many grants Phase I will be completed in October 2025. Phase II is slated to start construction in Sept 2026.

If you donate $500 or more, please fill out the Pledge Commitment Form.

Thank you to our early partners: The Toro Company Greenspace Enhancement Program with local partner Boss Snowplow, 100+ Women of Dickinson County, Dickinson Area Community Foundation, Enbridge- Fueling Futures Program, E.J and Meloney Kubick Family Foundation, Upper Michigan Energy Resources in partnership with We Energies Foundation, United Way of Dickinson County, Superior Health Foundation, Dagenais Foundation supported by First Bank and Riverside Auto Group, RiZE- Iron Mountain, Greater Iron Mountain MLS, MJ Electric, Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation, The Henry Family Foundation, Champion Inc, Bacco, Bay College-IM, Danielson Insurance, MJ Electric, IM/K Kiwanis.