Imagine this dream playground: An all-inclusive, fun, sensory-rich environment that removes the physical and social barriers standard in today’s playgrounds. Here EVERYONE belongs and has opportunities to challenge themselves, play side-by-side, and have fun together. These experiences foster life-long lessons of cooperation, empathy, and kindness. (Pretty magical and amazing, right?)

Gwendolyn’s Playground was inspired by Gwendolyn Strong, a tenacious Santa Barbara child born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Gwendolyn made friends wherever she went, but there were no playgrounds in the region accessible to her wheelchair and needs. By giving everyone a chance to play together, Gwendolyn’s Playground serves as a joyful microcosm of a more tolerant and kind society, in which children of all abilities can participate and enjoy equal opportunities to flourish.

We here at The Narrative Loft are honored to have opened our space, with the wonderful Makeshift as the creative host, for its fundraising efforts. Scroll through to witness the love of community and the beauty of the season…