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FACT: By adding a recycled playground , Four Points Church was able to create an outdoor space for families to play and worship.
Based in Acworth, Ga., Four Points Church was founded September 14, 2008. Their mission is to gain disciples and change the lives of people through spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They seek to do this through their four points: love, devotion, passion, and legacy. Before the church built their own building, they rented space at Pickett’s Mill Elementary School. When they moved in October 2016, the church sought to bring an old element from the school setting to its new church grounds: a playground. “When we decided to build our first building, one of the first things we thought about was offering our kids a nice place to play,” Stephen Burton, Executive Pastor at Four Points Church said. “We wanted a playground that would last. Though it was a budget concern, it was a priority for us to have a play space for the community throughout the week and between services.”
swing set, two spinners, and wood fiber surfacing. They chose a recycled structure over a steel structure because of it’s durability, affordability, impact on the environment, and ease of carrying out a community build. Since the recycled playgrounds are more user-friendly to install than steel playgrounds, which require more expertise, doing a supervised build with a certified installer allowed them to get more play equipment while also getting the church community involved in the project. Four Points Church offers age-appropriate programs for children who are infants to 5th grade students. These programs encompass faith-based lessons and games for children to enjoy. With the addition of a Superior playground, the church made an effort to further worship outside the church. “Every Sunday, families will bring children out for some time on the playground,” Burton said. “We even see kids playing in the play area during the week. They have a lot of fun and they love it.” The playground immediately enhanced the site’s architectural value upon installation. The church community is very pleased with the outcome of the play area. It’s also become a place where families can spend more quality time together. “We’re pleased with the results of the playground,” Burton said. “What’s great is seeing kids play between services and parents hanging out and talking to each other while their kids play. It’s been great for our church community.”
The church wanted the best playground that would stand the test of time.
“When looking for a playground, we didn’t want to go wood and we didn’t want one from a local store. Children had to be awed by the playground and think it was cool,” Burton said. At the time, Burton reached out to several playground companies for quotes and designs, searching for the perfect solution. He discovered Superior and found the playground solution that met the needs and wants of the church. They chose a play environment complete with a recycled play structure for children aged 5-12, 2-bay
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