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Battery Park Playground

Phase 1 of Battery Park Playground is complete! Phase 2 will create a flagship, fully accessible, ship-themed playground designed for children of all abilities. The plan includes accessible ramps, bridges, and slides, all built on a safe rubberized surface as part of a city-led capital project.

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Status

Fundraising

Project Overview

After ONCOR’s effort to gain community feedback, coordinate with vendors, and fundraise, the City of New Castle was able to construct Phase 1 of the Battery Park Playground! We invite our neighbors and visitors, young and young at heart to come try the new playground equipment, meet new friends and neighbors and have fun! Click here to tell us…What’s your favorite part of the playground? What can we do better?

After ONCOR’s effort to gain community feedback, coordinate with vendors, and fundraise, the City of New Castle was able to construct Phase 1 of the Battery Park Playground! We invite our neighbors and visitors, young and young at heart to come try the new playground equipment, meet new friends and neighbors and have fun! Click here to tell us…What’s your favorite part of the playground? What can we do better?

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October 11, 2022

Planning Phase

Create a fully accessible, ship-themed playground for kids of all abilities in New Castle.

March 11, 2026

Right Now

Phase 2 is shovel-ready and in fundraising. We’ve raised $1,075,774 and are $125,000 away from our goal.

May 1, 2026

What’s Next

Once fully funded, construction will begin with a target opening in Summer 2026. Community support will help us cross the finish line.

Recent News

New Castle Community Partnership Donates $5K

Fundraising

12/17/24

ONCOR hits $793K thanks to the New Castle Community Partnership and a wave of community donors. This week, sponsor the Gears panel for $2.5K.

Delaware Community Foundation Grants $10K to Battery Park

Fundraising

12/10/24

A $10K grant from Delaware Community Foundation pushed ONCOR to $787K of their $1.2M goal. This week, sponsor the Binoculars for $2.5K.

Help Sponsor Phase 2 of Battery Park Playground

Fundraising

12/3/24

ONCOR has raised $775K of $1.2M to build Delaware's first fully accessible playground. This week, sponsor the Musical Panel for $5K.

Equipment Ordered — Battery Park Playground Is Happening

Announcements

12/2/25

The City of New Castle has ordered the Phase 2 playground equipment. ONCOR is at $1.12M of $1.2M — just $76K left to fully fund the build.

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