New accessible playground for all at Iowa State Fairgrounds

DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — The Variety Star Playground at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is now open for all kids, no matter their ability.

The playground was finished just in time for the start of this year’s Iowa State Fair. It was honored at the opening ceremony for the fair.

A significant reason for the playground being built so quickly was an email sent to the fair board at the end of last year’s fair.

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Kinsley Hagerman, age 7, and her family came to the fair last year and wanted to play on the former playground. However, due to a physical disability, Kinsley was unable to get to the slide she was trying to play on…

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