The old saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and Fort Payne has proven itself to be one generous village.

That spirit was on full display Tuesday morning as city officials, community leaders, and volunteers gathered for the ribbon-cutting of a new playground at Kiwanis Field, located beside the Wills Valley Recreation Center.

The project was a collaboration between the City of Fort Payne, the Kiwanis Club, and GameTime, a local playground equipment manufacturer. Together, they raised about $130,000 and combined resources, donations, and volunteer hours to turn a shared vision into reality.

The new playground offers a variety of features for children of all ages, including multiple slides, bridges, ramps, climbing walls, ladders, and climbing nets — a welcome addition to t

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