Grant to match crowdfunding for 'Mickey's Kingdom' if it reaches $50K

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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE)

The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity.

It's led by the Evansville Parks Foundation, in partnership with the City of Evansville.

"We are pleased to come alongside and support several local organizations who together are working to make this project a reality in Evansville," said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “I can think of no better way to bring families together along the beautiful Ohio River than a playground designed for all abilities."

If the campaign reaches its $50,000 goal by July 22, 2018, ‘Mickey’s Kingdom’ will receive a matching grant of $50,000 from IHCDA's CreatINg Places program.

In addition to new equipment, the new playground will be more than double its size.

Kids Kingdom had to be taken down to make room for a new sewer project.

The new playground will be located along the riverfront at Sunset Park, and will feature a number of interactive play spaces, including a pirate ship and magic castle.

“The number of community leaders and citizens who have come forward to make this project a reality, is simply amazing,” said Brian Holtz, Executive Director of the Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation. “This is a perfect example of the private-public partnership that has made our community a leader. When we see a need, the community works together to accomplish the goal. This project will be a wonderful addition to the riverfront area and will serve the needs of the larger community for years to come.”