In each of these projects, small-scale improvements deliver big impacts and reinforce long-held community values.
Percussion Play — Erickson Park
- Facility Name: Erickson Park
- City, State: Chippewa Falls, Wis.
- Cost of Project: $50,000
- Type of Facility: Park
- Architectural Firm: Dahlby Conservation Services
- Status: Complete
- Square Footage: The concrete pad for the “Quintet Ensemble” is 804.25 s.f. or a 32-foot diameter circle
When Erickson Park in Chippewa Falls, Wis., first opened, there was still open space waiting for the right idea. Community members began asking for something new that children and adults alike could enjoy.
Local volunteer and fundraiser Ron Bakken says, “We came across Percussion Play in our research and thought—holy cow, what a great concept! We wanted to create something fun, interactive, and lasting for the community.”
The musical playground project was made possible thanks to a generous donation from a community member who wanted to improve the park.
Choosing the right instruments was a unique process that involved the local school’s music teachers, who embraced the idea and offered their expertise. They researched and brainstormed which Percussion Play instruments would best suit the park and recommended The Quintet Ensemble—a harmonious collection designed for players of all ages and abilities.