Franklin’s first inclusive playground will be named in memory of Elliot Grace Castro, known as Ellie G, who passed away at the age of 4 in September 2019. Ellie G was the granddaughter of Franklin Alderman Brandy Blanton. She was born with a very rare terminal form of dwarfism called Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP). During her short life, she proved to be an example of courage, strength, and joy to all who had the privilege to know her or know of her.
100% of the proceeds donated are held in a restricted fund for Ellie G’s Dream World.
The future Inclusive Playground will be housed within the new Southeast Municipal Complex located on Carothers Parkway. The park is on 3-acres and will include five football fields, miles of walking trails, concessions, ADA accessible restrooms, a pavilion and the first public inclusive playground within the Franklin Parks System.
The playground, which will be 4-5x larger than the Tinkerbelle Playground at Pinkerton Park, is designed for two specific phases - The first phase will be the play structures and park amenities along with the pavilion and plenty of shade structures throughout. The second phase will include an outdoor fitness area and an amphitheater, and will be constructed during the second round of funding for the park. This portion of the project will also include lacrosse fields and other court sports, like pickleball.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn more about each sponsorship levels to support this inclusive playground
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Naming Rights
Premier logo placement at playground entry
Speaking opportunity at grand opening
Prominent display of logo at entrance of park
Private reception/event
Sneak preview of the park
Private tour with the Mayor
Press release specific to title sponsor
Dedicated email blast by City of Franklin, Friends of Franklin Parks, and Franklin Tomorrow
Featured story on website
Direct link on website to a landing page
Recognition on all event/marketing material
Term of sponsorship is ten years
Recognition in City of Franklin, Friends of Franklin Parks, and Franklin Tomorrow social media channels
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Premier logo placement at entrance of a dedicated section
Speaking opportunity at grand opening
Dedicated email blast
Featured story on website
Direct link on website
Premier logo placement at playground entry
Recognition on all event/marketing materials
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-Dedicated email blast
-Featured story on website
-Direct Link on website
-Premier logo placement at playground entry
-Recognition on all event/marketing materialsre
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Website recognition
Logo placement at playground entry
Direct link on website
Recognition on all event/marketing materials
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Website recognition
Logo placement at playground entry
Direct link on website
Recognition on all event/marketing materials
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Website recognition
Business/individual name placement at playground entry
Direct link on website
Recognition on all event/marketing materials
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Website recognition
Business/individual name at playground entry or on park bench. Benches SOLD OUT
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Website recognition
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