Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, $572,643 has been allocated to construct an all-inclusive playground at Town Place Park in partnership with the Clarence Lions Club, creating a universally accessible play space that serves children of all abilities, enhancing recreational equity and community inclusion.
This is part of the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy.
"These grants will help communities with a range of projects to encourage New Yorkers to ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ and enjoy healthy, active recreation,” Governor Hochul said. "This new round of funding from the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act continues New York State’s commitment to helping expand access to safe and welcoming parks and recreational facilities all across the state."
This is part of the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy.
"These grants will help communities with a range of projects to encourage New Yorkers to ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ and enjoy healthy, active recreation,” Governor Hochul said. "This new round of funding from the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act continues New York State’s commitment to helping expand access to safe and welcoming parks and recreational facilities all across the state."
Town of Clarence Supervisor Patrick Casilio said, “I am grateful to Governor Hochul for prioritizing funding through the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant program. This funding will facilitate the construction of a universally designed, inclusive playground in Clarence. When complete, it will provide an inviting and engaging recreational resource for children of all abilities. As a community, we are honored to partner with New York State on the advancement of vibrant and accessible public spaces and places.”