Several years ago, Circle 7 decided to undertake the project of renovating the children’s playground and prayer garden.  To raise money for this endeavor, circle members asked church members and community leaders for their favorite recipes.   These recipes were collated into a cookbook, entitled  “Bountiful Blessings”.  To date, over 1000 books have been sold.  Money raised from these cookbooks, along with generous donations from the church and community, enabled the circle to purchase the playground equipment you see today. 

 Two play areas have been established, one for small tots, and the other for larger children.  The second phase of the project will involve making a prayer area.  This area will be sectioned off from the play areas with plants and fencing.  The bench and birdbath placed in honor of Rev. Herman Winberry many, many years ago will reside in this area of the garden. 

Circle 7 hopes that the newly designed play area and prayer garden will provide many hours of enjoyment and reflection to the members and friends of Chestnut Street UMC.

               

The playground area has been provided for your use and enjoyment by Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. However, we ask that you abide by the following rules for the safety of all users:

1.Exercise good common sense and use equipment at your own risk.

2. Playground equipment should not be used when wet, nor during non-daylight hours.

3. Playground equipment is designed for use only by children ages 12 and under.

4. Please supervise your children at all times. You, their parents or guardians, are responsible for their safety while using the playground area.

5. Report any damages or defect on the equipment immediately by calling the church office at 739-3304.

6. Good common sense is essential when using any playground equipment:

• Use slides only iii a sliding position, and never climb up slides.

• Never climb over barriers, safety rails, or horizontal ladders.

• Use all handholds provided when going up climbing equipment. Never deface, destroy, or write on the equipment.

7. Please, NO glass containers.

8. Please, NO animals.

LET’S COOPERATE AND USE THE EQUIPMENT SAFELY FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF EVERYONE.