A PLACE FOR ALL

Welcome to theTHE Sensory Garden at Granite Knolls Park in Yorktown, New York

A Place Where Everyone Can Play
All Ages, All Abilities

The Vision

Remove barriers and offer a space for ALL children to gather and play. Create a space where Veterans and seniors can find solace and tranquility. Inspire our community to "stop and smell the roses". Our one of a kind enclosure for the Inclusive Playground will allow children to explore their senses through site, sound, smell and touch.

Aerial of Sensory Garden with Water Feature

Pavered walkways and Benches

Planter-Bench enclosure around Sensory Garden

Aerial of playground and adjacent Sensory Garden

The Plan

This is a 2 phase project at the site of the Brand New, All Inclusive, Adaptive Playground at Granite Knolls Sports Complex - set to break ground Spring 2022!

Phase 1

Enclose the Inclusive playground in a mix use of fencing, planters and seating areas.

Fencing and planters will surround the Brand New, All Inclusive, Adaptive Playground area to keep lively play safely inside the play area.

Planters will be made from composite material, built for sustainability and longevity
Each planter will measure 8 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft
Each planter will include perennial, native vegetation intended to ignite the senses and create a sensory experience
Layout: 16 ft of planters at each corner and two 8 ft planters on each side
8 ft panels of fencing connected to the planters; creating a full enclosure
Full playground dimensions 80 ft x 100 ft

Phase 2

Full scope Sensory Garden adjacent to the Inclusive Playground surrounded by planters and benches.

Playground Containment Plan

Phase 2 is in process

Donors

Lakeland Children's Center

Cappelli

Yorktown Auto Body

The Home Depot

Lowes Home Improvement

Lakeland SEPTA

Yorktown SEPTA

Lynn Parisi

Lynn DelSol

Barbara Collins

Genesis Jewelers

Perillo Tours

Westchester Therapy Solutions

Mandara Family

Kristina Rolon

The Donelan Family

VFW of Yorktown

Cohen Family Smiles Dentistry

Jennielena Rubino Law Firm

Yorktown Central School District
Pupil Personnel Department

J&B Family Jewelers

Yorktown Democratic Committee

Sponsorship Opportunities

Adopt a Planter Program: (1) 8' Planter Box Sponsorship: $1,000Adopt a Bench Program: (1) 5' Bench Sponsorship: $800 Each sponsorship comes with a 4x6 dedication plaque to memorialize your donation

Download Form

By Mail

Make Checks Payable to:The Rotary Club of Yorktown
P.O. Box 432, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Sponsor Form

Planters and Benches:

Select your planter or bench sponsorship and add your plaque inscription.

Please print and complete the donation form, then mail the donation form your check to The Rotary Club of Yorktown. If your donation is made online, please complete the donation form and email it to us: yorktownsensorygarden@gmail.com