Martinsburg Secures Funding for New Accessible Playground
New Accessible Playground Gets Matching Funds From LEDA Grants and W Randy Smith Family Fund
The Panhandle News Network | Friday, November 14, 2025
The Panhandle News Network reports that a new accessible playground at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg has secured funding from Multiple sources, including $50,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance grants presented by State Senators Patricia Rucker and Jason Barrett, alongside contributions from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's W. Randy Smith Family Fund. The project, which includes features like a sensory dome and ADA-compliant pathways, aims to enhance recreational opportunities for children in the region and is set for completion next year. Local leaders emphasize the playground's importance for families in Martinsburg and the surrounding areas.