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Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority

Blast Off Playground 2.0: The relaunch!

To re-energize the beloved Blast Off Playground with new play features and improve its accessibility and sustainability to ensure it lasts another 20+ years.

  1. Brownsburg, IN
  2. Community
  3. Placemaking

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$27,875

funded of $25,000 goal

112% Complete

111

patrons

Project Closed


Success!

This campaign reached its goal on Jun 17, 2022 10:00 PM.

Tax Deductible

Brownsburg Parks is a tax-exempt government organization, Tax ID 0003120074.

Re-launching Blast Off Playground into the future!

Along with many other community partners, Brownsburg Parks is continuing efforts to re-energize Blast Off Playground and re-launch it into future generations! For over 21 years, the massive playground in Williams Park built by the community continues to be heralded as one of the favorite destinations in Brownsburg and throughout Hendricks County for families to play.


The renovated playground will retain the original spirit envisioned by the community more than two decades ago. However, it will also get much-needed improvements with new play features throughout its footprint and increased accessibility so children of all abilities can continue to play alongside each other.

We have the opportunity to receive a $25,000 CreatINg Places matching grant through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, but ONLY if we raise $25,000 first!


The Transformation

Brownsburg Parks and its partners will have invested over $300,000 toward improving this playground by the end of 2022. But, there is more to be done to ensure this continues to be a place for everyone to play. Donations will help transform the playground structures into more sustainable recycled plastic lumber. They will also fund new play features such as bridges, climbers, tunnels, and sensory play equipment. Lastly, the plan is to add new surfacing to increase accessibility to more of the playground. Specific elements of phase 2 are listed below:

  • Replacing the swing structures for the 2-5 and 5-12-year-old areas


  • Replacing the chain climbing wall with a lower maintenance cable version
  • Replacing the vertical tire tunnel with a new vertical ladder
  • Converting the suspension bridge to a wavy bridge with recycled plastic lumber


  • Converting the 2-5-year-old bridge to recycled plastic lumber
  • Installing a new balance beam
  • Installing a new tic tac toe sensory game
  • Rebuilding the moon rover with recycled plastic lumber
  • Rebuilding the amphitheater seating with new low maintenance materials
  • Rebuilding the optical illusion room with new low maintenance materials
  • Rebuilding the sunken ship with recycled plastic lumber


  • Installing and repairing poured in place surfacing for increased accessibility 

How YOU Can Get Involved

In October of 2021, the community demonstrated their passion for this playground, with volunteers contributing hundreds of hours over a week to start the renovation process. Brownsburg Parks has already begun working with community partners to recruit even more volunteers for phase 2, which will be July 13-17. Please help us spread the word!


  • Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1 for the morning, afternoon, or evening shifts the week of July 13-17.
  • If you have questions about the project or would like to speak with a Brownsburg Parks team member more about how you would like to contribute, please call 317-858-4172 or email us at parks@brownsburgparks.com. For donations that exceed $10,000  please contact Bridget Anderson at bridget@patronicity.com.

Every donation and volunteer helps bring this project closer to completion. Thank you for contributing your time, talents, or treasure to improve Blast Off Playground for future generations!

7/18/22 5:14 PM

Renovations Completed at Blast Off Playground!


Blast Off Playground, you look really good today. 🚀

After five days, renovations at Blast Off Playground are completed! The playground is open for play, but please use caution as we clean up.

The rubber playground surfacing will be replaced in the coming months.

We still have a few projects that will need completed at the playground. If your volunteer group is looking for a day-long project, please contact us at https://brownsburgparks.com/volunteer/.

Thank you to nearly 500 volunteers that helped support this project! This work couldn't have happened without your support.

Finally, thank you to our many donors! From donating money, to tools and materials, to food for volunteers, we're grateful for our community's generosity.









7/17/22 9:04 PM

Day 5 of Blast Off Playground Renovations



It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!

In just a few hours, phase 2 renovations for Blast Off Playground will be completed!

We can't thank our volunteers and and donors enough for all of their help this week, with many working in the heat or rain to help repair the playground!

Due to the spotty rain throughout the week, we weren't able to complete all painting. Stay tuned for a volunteer painting party this fall; you bring a paintbrush, we'll bring the pizza!

Blast Off Playground will reopen at 10 AM tomorrow for play! We can't wait for you to see all of the upgrades and new features! Share your photos playing on the new equipment with us by using the hashtag #brownsburgparks.



7/16/22 3:53 PM

Day 4 of Renovations at Blast Off Playground

DAY 4 at Blast Off Playground! 🎉


There's a lot of work happening today as we work to finish up larger projects before tomorrow's deadline.


Astronaut KJ 2000 is getting a makeover! Other hand-drawn paintings are being retouched and updated today as well.


One of the two swing set structures was installed last night. It is being mulched today. The other structure will be installed today.


Decking and railings continue to be replaced.


Other new features will be installed today.



7/15/22 3:17 PM

Day 3 of Blast Off Playground Renovations

It's beginning to look at lot like a playground again.
Soon it will be done. 🎵

We're halfway through our Blast Off Playground Renovations at Williams Park! Today, teams are installing decking and play features.


We're in a race against time as rain moves in this afternoon. Volunteers will still be able to work, but installing larger features like the new swing structure will have to be put on hold.


Now that we're in the final stretch, we need all the help we can get! Help us finish up the playground this weekend by signing up for a morning, afternoon, or evening shift at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1.




7/14/22 3:02 PM

Blast Off Playground Day 2 of Renovations

I came in like a wrecking ball...

Yesterday's demolition work at Blast Off Playground helped our day two teams start rebuilding and installing new features.

Decking, railings, and smaller support posts are being installed throughout the play space.

Concrete footings will be poured today to begin installing new play features.

A fresh coat of paint is being applied.

The second large triangle topper is being rebuilt out of sustainable recycled plastic lumber.

This would wouldn't be possible without our volunteers! Help us out today by signing up for a shift at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1.




7/13/22 7:56 PM

Blast Off Playground Day 1 Afternoon Update

Let's build something special together. 🔨


Renovation work is coming along this afternoon at Blast Off Playground.


Support posts are are being painted. Posts and railings that were removed this morning are being replaced with sustainable recycled plastic lumber. The larger triangle topper for the toddler section is being built and will be replaced later this week. Both swing structures have been removed and will be replaced with a stronger frame. Decking was removed this morning and will continue to be replaced throughout the build week.




7/13/22 3:59 PM

Day 1 of Blast Off Playground Renovations


Welcome to Blast Off Playground Renovations at Williams Park!


Day 1 is underway and there’s a lot of demo work happening! When completed, the iconic community playground will have new play features, decking, and support posts. All painted tiles and fence posts from the original playground build will be saved.


This work couldn’t happen without our volunteers! Sign up today for a morning, afternoon, or evening shift online.



7/12/22 2:38 PM

'Twas the Day Before Blast Off Playground Renovations...

We can't wait to start installing new play features tomorrow at Blast Off Playground! 

We still have morning, afternoon and evening volunteer shifts available online.



6/30/22 12:47 PM

We Need Your Help! Volunteer July 13-17.


Thanks to your help, the Town of Brownsburg successfully raised $25,000 through a crowdfunding campaign and will receive a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority CreatINg Places initiative for the project. Funds will be used to build new, much-needed play equipment with accessible features.

But we still need your help July 13-17 to renovate the playground! If you've never used power tools before...no worries! We offer plenty of volunteer opportunities ranging from carpentry, building, childcare, and hospitality. In addition, volunteers will work under the guidance and supervision of a certified playground installer. Children as young as 14 can volunteer, but may not use power tools.

Lunch and dinner will be provided for volunteers as well as children's activities with our trained B.A.S.E. staff to occupy young ones. 

Time is running out! Sign up TODAY! 

6/17/22 10:13 PM

Campaign Ended

6/16/22 4:56 PM

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5/9/22 12:32 PM

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Telescope Sponsor

Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Astronaut Sponsor

Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes a decorative wooden tile that will be installed at the playground for children to enjoy! Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation also includes a large decorative wooden tile that will be displayed at the playground and recognition on brownsburgparks.com as a donor! Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes recognition on brownsburgparks.com as a donor and an engraved fence picket at the playground! Please note the name you would like on the fence picket. Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes recognition on brownsburgparks.com as a donor, an engraved fence picket and an invitation to a private stargazing event in the park. Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes recognition on brownsburgparks.com and in the Hendricks County ICON advertisement as a donor, a small name on the Blast Off storyboard sign, and an invitation to a private stargazing event in the park. Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes recognition on brownsburgparks.com and in a Hendricks County ICON advertisement as a donor. You will also get a medium-sized name on the Blast Off storyboard sign and an invitation to a private stargazing event in the park! Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes recognition on brownsburgparks.com and in a Hendricks County ICON advertisement as a donor. You also get a large name on the Blast Off storyboard sign and an invitation to a private stargazing event in the park. Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1

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Thank you for helping to ensure Blast Off Playground remains a place for children to explore for the next 20+ years! Your donation includes recognition on brownsburgparks.com and in a Hendricks County ICON advertisement as a donor. It also includes an extra large name on the Blast Off storyboard sign and recognition on the Parks electronic signs for a month as well as an invitation to a private stargazing event in the park. Please consider helping with the build July 13-17 by registering as a volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa5a82ea1f85-blast1