LISLE, IL
Thanks to Nathan's Famous central Florida residents have a new playground to enjoy. Together with KaBOOM!, the City of Kissimmee, Community Vision and the support of over 200 volunteers, Kissimmee can now enjoy a new, Coney Island themed playspace. Located at the Mark E. Durbin Community Park at Lakeside, adjacent to Cypress Elementary School, it is a key element of Ready. Set. PLAY., a special multi-faceted initiative launched by Nathan's earlier this year in support of KaBOOM!.
"This has been a really fun and exciting project to be a part of," said Wayne Norbitz, President of Nathan's Famous, Inc. "Nathan's Famous is a company all about community, family and fun. We believe it is important to give back to not just the community in New York where we are founded and based, but to communities across the country. And what a better way to do so by creating a space that welcomes children and families and encourages active play. We are really proud of our partnership with KaBOOM! and are thankful for the tremendous support from the City of Kissimmee and Community Vision and all of the volunteers that helped make this fun new playspace a reality for the community here in Kissimmee."
According to a press release, Kissimmee is a Playful City USA community, which understands the power of play, in all its forms. Currently, Kissimmee offers 20 different playgrounds throughout the city, with a goal of creating a park and playground within walking distance to every resident. Over 10,000 children will enjoy this latest addition, thanks to Nathan's Famous and KaBOOM!
"We are so pleased to be working with KaBOOM!, Nathan's Famous and Community Vision on this important project that will enhance the lives of so many children," said Dan Loubier, Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities for the City of Kissimmee. "Our city cares greatly about the children that live in and visit our community and we are thankful to our partners and volunteers for their support and efforts. The City of Kissimmee is proud to be the benefactor of this new playground at Mark E. Durbin Park in the Lakeside Community."
"At KaBOOM!, we believe play matters for all kids," agreed Darell Hammond, Founder and CEO of KaBOOM!. "We are thrilled to partner with Nathan's Famous, the City of Kissimmee and Community Vision to help bring balanced and active play into the daily lives of more children in Kissimmee."
Nathan's Famous famous treated volunteers and event attendees throughout the day with a little taste of Coney Island. While hot dogs fueled the workers, the company's unique mobile experience was also on hand to provide entertainment and fun, active play opportunities for the local children and students from Cypress Elementary School.
As DeliMarket TV previously covered, Nathan's and KaBOOM! spent the summer bringing the magic of Coney Island and the delicious taste of Nathan's Famous hotdogs to children across America. The goal was not only to raise awareness for KaBOOM!, but to create a way to celebrate balanced and active play as well as honor the "playmakers" who are working hard to make play possible.
Great work on this latest project, Nathan's Famous and KaBOOM!
