The Playground at TLC
The "adapted playground" on the grounds of TLC allows children with special needs an opportunity to interact in a "user friendly" playground.
A picture of a child playing at the raised water table on the adapted playground. A picture of a child playing in the raised water table at the adapted playground.

Raised Water Table Play

A picture of a child playing in the raised water table at the adapted playground.

A child riding an adapted tricycle.

More Water Play

Adapted Tricycle

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 A child is playing on a slide built on the natural slope of the land so climbing is not necessary.

Ringing the Bells

The playground includes a slide built on the natural slope of the land so climbing is not necessary.

A child is using the sand toys in the sand box.

A child is using a switch to make lots of bubbles.

Sand Area

Bubbles!

 A child is painting on an easel built for outside use.

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Outdoor Easel
We also have painting and an easel for outside use, so the children can enjoy the magic of art outdoors.

                 Fragrance Garden
A centerpiece of the playground is a fragrance garden, so children can interact with nature. In the fragrance garden, children can smell the different fragrances, touch and feel the different textures of leaves that are in our environment. These interactive experiences with nature are often not available for children with special needs. Therefore, our garden is designed for all children (even children who can not see) to enjoy what other children experience in their every day lives.

Our friendly staff are available to guide the children through the many exciting elements provided in our outside play area.

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The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast
730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, MS 39560
 (228)-867-2636 FAX: (228)-867-8762

Contact TLC personnel by clicking on the links below:
Dr. Sara Jackson-Director
Dena White-Program Coordinator
Holly Patterson-Recreation Coordinator
Robbie Sullivan-Sports Administrator

Last modified: July 27, 2005 , Comments and Questions to:  Becky Lucas / The University of Southern Mississippi   / URL: www.usm.edu/tlc/index.html