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Our Neighborhood Association wants to build a playground at the top of Thunderbird between Singing Hills and Torrey Pines. Help us make it happen!

10/25/2021

Ready, set, dump! We’re putting the final touches on the playground to prepare for the inauguration this coming Saturday at 10 am. Be sure to join us!

10/22/2021

JOIN US FOR THE INAUGRATION OF THUNDERBIRD PLAYGROUND! KIDS, WEAR YOUR COSTUMES. SEE YOU NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 10 AM.

09/07/2021

Hello Neighborhood Friends! Hope you can make it! Spread the word!

08/26/2021

Tada!

08/24/2021

We met with the City today and have exciting news--our new sign will be installed tomorrow! Also pending is the installation of additional trees and shrubs in October once the weather is cooler (so that the trees survive) and final rock work/site cleanup. A four-year labor of love is nearly complete!!!! Thanks to everyone who made it possible.

06/10/2021

Drumroll again please…we present to you the final version of our donor plaque! Please review and let us know if any final changes are needed prior to July 17. Thank you to all of our donors, we wish we could have listed everyone who supported our gorgeous playground.

01/29/2021

DRUMROLL PLEASE....we now present the semi-final draft of our donor plaque! Please review your name and let us know if any changes need to be made before this list is written in stone. Literally. Okay, actually cut out of an iron plate—you know what we mean. Thank you for your help, and thank you to all our generous donors!!!!

12/03/2020

URGENT ACTION NEEDED! We posted about this on Monday but now the post doesn't seem to be visible, so.... TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO ASK FOR SPEED BUMPS TO PROTECT PEDESTRIANS AT THE PLAYGROUND! The attached video is an overview of what's planned, we need to voice our support for the proposal and express the need for ADDITIONAL SPEED CUSHIONS CLOSE THE THE PLAYGROUND.

Here is a draft email, please email TODAY, 12/3, to [email protected] with "Thunderbird NTMP Comment" as the subject:

Dear Ms. Montalvo-Patrick,

As a resident of Coronado Hills and a concerned citizen, I want to express my support for the proposed placement of speed cushions on Thunderbird Drive, INCLUDING AND IMPORTANTLY, speed cushion placements on Thunderbird Drive at or near the Jan Sumrall Trailhead and Thunderbird Playground.

Thank you,
(your name)

07/28/2020

El Paso Thunderbird Playground Neighbors please help us honor August 3rd with complimentary luminarias on your front porch.

06/30/2020

Stay safe, everyone!

City Parks and Trails are not affected by the delayed re-opening of Spray Parks and some Recreation Centers. Playgrounds remain closed.

06/08/2020

Hi everyone! As hard as it is to wait, we are sorry to say that playgrounds in El Paso, including the new Thunderbird Playground, are not included in the June 8 re-opening of city parks. We are disappointed, too, and can’t wait until all the playgrounds in El Paso are open again, especially our favorite. Thank you for supporting this project! We are so close to completion, and can’t wait to see you all at the playground...someday. In the meantime, stay safe!

03/26/2020

We can accomplish great things when we come together as a community.

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Thunderbird Between Singing Hills And Torrey Pines
El Paso, TX
79912

Telephone

+19154919492

Website

https://payments.epcf.org/give/donate

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Thunderbird Playground: a public-private partnership between the Coronado Hills Neighborhood Association and the City of El Paso

Coronado Hills neighborhood is nestled at the base of the Franklin Mountains, with access to the largest urban state park in the country. It has gorgeous views and some of the best hiking in the nation, but there’s something we lack: a playground in walking distance. Fortunately, the City of El Paso’s installation of a trailhead off the top of Thunderbird Road has presented an opportunity to change this. The City will assist us with installation and maintenance if our neighborhood association (CHNA), a 501c3 non-profit organization, raises funds for all equipment.

With District 1’s support, CHNA and the Department of Parks and Recreation have worked together to design a space that will appeal to the diverse population of Coronado Hills, regardless of age or lifestyle. There will be playscapes for children big and small, a metal shade structure, wheelchair accessible picnic tables with amazing views of the mountain, and ADA compliant exercise equipment. Public art is planned for Phase II.

The total amount needed for all equipment is $125,000 and we’ve already raised $25,000. There is a naming opportunity if any foundation or family is able to underwrite all equipment. And while donations of any amount are greatly appreciated, we are working with the City to develop beautiful features in the playground to recognize large contributions.

Thanks for your interest in Thunderbird Playground. Please help us make this dream a reality!