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.

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

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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

  • 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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  • Website recognition

    Logo placement at playground entry

    Direct link on website

    Recognition on all event/marketing materials

  • Website recognition

    Logo placement at playground entry

    Direct link on website

    Recognition on all event/marketing materials

  • Website recognition

    Business/individual name placement at playground entry

    Direct link on website

    Recognition on all event/marketing materials

  • Website recognition

    Business/individual name at playground entry or on park bench (limited number of benches)

  • Website recognition