City Park Playground Improvement Project

PHASE I - FULLY FUNDED: $79,655.00

PHASE II - GOAL: $117,980.00

PHASE II - FUNDS AS OF 10/09/25: $9,602.16

Great news! We have successfully funded Phase I of our City Park playground renovation! Thanks to the overwhelming support from the community and the City of Priest River, the design is finalized, and we're ready to bring our vision for a new, inclusive playground to life. Our children can look forward to enjoying an amazing 50-foot double-track zip line, a 3-bay swing set, a merry-go-round, an overhead spinning disk, an obstacle course, and a dedicated toddler play structure coming in Summer 2026. These new features will cover more than 50% of the playground surface, giving our kids new ways to learn, play, grow and it will be ADA accessible.

We are now launching Phase II of our fundraising efforts to bring us closer to our goal. This phase is estimated to cost $117,980. It will include the main play structure, featuring an 8-foot climbing wall, multiple slides, multiple climbing components, bumble bee spring rider and two teeter-totters, one for toddlers and one for older children. This structure will attach seamlessly to the existing obstacle course, creating a comprehensive, inclusive play area for children of all ages.

The community's support is vital to making this dream a reality. Many grants require us to show what we have already raised, so your donation directly helps us unlock additional funding. 

We ask for your continued support to help us cross the finish line. Please consider making a donation or sharing this project with friends and family. Together, we can create a safe, fun, and inclusive place for our youngest citizens.

HOW TO DONATE:

• Via www.givebutter.com

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• Make payment directly to the City of Priest River via cash, check, or credit/debit card. The City’s mailing address is PO Box 415, Priest River, ID 83856.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Donations over $100 can opt to have their name displayed on a sponsorship list at the park.
• Donations over $500 can opt to have a 1.5’ x 2’ sponsorship sign displayed near the playground and receive recognition on the City’s website and Facebook page.
• Donations over $1,000 can opt to have a 2’ x 4’ sponsorship banner hung on the playground fence and receive recognition on the City’s website and Facebook page.
• Donation of a playground structure (amount varies) can opt to have a 2’ x 4’ sponsorship banner hung on the playground fence, a plaque displaying their name/business on the donated structure, and receive recognition on the City’s website and Facebook page.

DONOR RECOGNITION:

Avista Foundation - Grant

E&L Service

Eagle's Nest Motel

Hoo Doo Mountain Mini Storage, LLC

Idaho Central Credit Union

Independent Order of Oddfellows - Banner Lodge 67

Innovia Foundation - Community Grants Program

Innovia Foundation - Equinox Foundation Grant Program

Jeff & Kris Connolly

Jessica Turco, Tomlinson Sotheby's International Realty

Les Schwab Tire Center

MiFiber

Newport-Priest River Rotary Club

Newport Dental & Associates

Newport Towing

Peak Sand & Gravel

Priest River Community Foundation

Priest River Happy Agers, Inc.

Priest River Hardware - Month of May Round Up Event

Real Life Selkirk

The Club - Total Balance Fitness

The Schneider Family

The Settlement Kitchen & Craft Tavern

Umpqua Bank

Walmart Supercenter Spark Good Grant

White Cross Pharmacy