Thursday, July 19, 2012

Seattle Children's Play Garden

Today's garden is something a little different.  The Seattle Children's Play Garden, located in Seattle, Washington, is a garden designed for children with disabilities.  All children, however, are welcome.

The garden was formed in 2002 by Liz Bullard, a speech and language pathologist.  The mission of the garden, as described on their website,  is to "improve the lives of children with physical or mental disablilites by providing them with full access to a safe indoor/outdoor recreation space and offering incusive programs that encourage their potential."
There are several gardens there, which children can explore.  These include an orchard, kitchen garden, butterfly garden, and a wild zone.  There's also a chicken coop and a rabbit hutch, which kids really enjoy.

The garden is open for limited periods of time, based on whatever programs are being offered.  Generally, the hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and on Friday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

8 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great garden. I'm glad that there is someplace that children, with disabilities, are able to go to to learn about different types of gardens.

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    1. I think it's wonderful that there's a place like this for children with disabilities. I wish every state had a garden for them.

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  2. wow..looks and sounds so lovey!!

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    1. It is a really lovely garden. It's so nice that kids with disabilities can enjoy it.

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  3. awwww now this one is near to my heart---how beautiful :)

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    1. I wish there were more gardens like this for kids with disabilities!

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    1. I agree. It would be nice if there were more gardens like this for kids with disabilities.

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