We are on a heartfelt mission to raise $175,000 and currently have raised 80% of our goal, to build a beautiful Pavilion to be named "Annie's Place", that will enhance the inclusive playground named in memory of Ann Eisemann — a beloved woman whose passion for community and compassion for all children helped make the playground a reality. Located adjacent to the Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park, Richardson, this final addition will honor her legacy by expanding the joy, comfort, and connection the playground already brings to countless families.
The pavilion will be more than a shelter. It will be a space for parents and grandparents to rest as they watch their children laugh and play. It will offer teachers a welcoming outdoor classroom, provide cover from the Texas sun and spring rains, and serve as a special place for families of all abilities to come together for picnics, birthday parties, and quiet moments of connection.
Since 1985, our Rotary Club (fondly known as the “fun” club) has made it our mission to give back to the Richardson community through meaningful, sustainable projects. In 2019, with generous support from donors like you, we proudly opened the Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground; a joyful, accessible space that welcomes children of all abilities. That project, over a million dollars strong, became our signature achievement.
But we’re not quite done! We still have 20% of our goal to raise and need you more than ever to help us top it off so that "Annie's Place" is no longer just a vision but becomes real for all to enjoy.
When the ribbon is cut all donors, large or small, will be acknowledged in a specially designed commemorative booklet. Donors who have given $1,000 or more will be permanently acknowledged on a Donor Recognition Sign that will be located adjacent to the pavilion recognizing their level of financial support in making "Annie's Place" happen.
Once we achieve our fundraising goal, work will commence and we hope to see the ribbon cut by late fall of 2026 or early next year for what will be a beautiful pavilion — a space built by the community, for the community - "Annie's Place!"
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