Paterson’s School 19 has been waiting for this playground

Paterson’s School 19 has been waiting for this playground

Paterson’s School 19 has been waiting patiently for their new playground. And this October the wait will be over. Their new Kompan playground for ages 5-12 will provide the students in grades K-4 with places to spin, climb, explore and socialize with each other. As with all of our playgrounds, it will be open to the community after school hours and on weekends so that all children in the neighborhood can enjoy it.

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A new playground in Afghanistan

A new playground in Afghanistan

We’re excited to be donating our second playground in Afghanistan. There are more than 3,500 students attending this all girls school, in multiple shifts each day. This will certainly give the playground quite a workout. We are glad to partner again with the charity “Playground Builders”, which builds playgrounds in war affected countries.  

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War Memorial Playground in Yonkers

War Memorial Playground in Yonkers

It was a sunny day in mid June when we joined the community to build this playground at War Memorial Park in the densely populated Getty Square neighborhood. The younger children can enjoy swings and a spinner, and the older children can play on the swings and a large climbing – sliding play structure. This project was a catalyst for the Yonkers Parks Department to make more improvements in the area. We were honored when Mayor Spano...

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Key to the City of Paterson given at School 12 Dedication

Key to the City of Paterson given at School 12 Dedication

The long awaited School 12 playground dedication ceremony was part of a fun day for volunteers of all ages on a sunny day in early June. NJCDC led the community in brightening up the school yard by painting games and murals. And the children brightened up everyone’s day with their smiles and joy on the playground. Superintendent Eileen Shafer was one of several people from the school district who thanked Alexandra’s Playground for...

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Coming soon to War Memorial Park in Yonkers, NY

Coming soon to War Memorial Park in Yonkers, NY

War Memorial Park is a focal point in this densely populated Getty Square neighborhood. This City of Yonkers park is a place where neighbors share in community and sporting events. And now, coming this June, we are donating a new Kompan playground designed for children ages 2-12. The new equipment will give the children a safe place to swing, spin, climb and slide. Hoping for a sunny day for our community build.

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Learning to Swim in Yonkers

Learning to Swim in Yonkers

Learning is filled with splashes, laughter, and for those new to the water – a touch of nervous excitement. We are thrilled to sponsor children from the Westhab Dayspring Community Center after school program for Learn to Swim instruction at the Yonkers, NY, YMCA. We want all children to experience safe and active play, whether it be on land or “sea”. These children are having an amazing time while learning an essential life...

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