We discovered that three years into the playground's "reign," donors made additional investments into other recreational spaces like the neighboring municipal pool and golf course, a subdivision of 40 homes was constructed and quickly sold out, and property values saw a $30,000 increase, independent of overall real estate market growth.

The natural, wooden aesthetic of the playground equipment (the swings, springers, play structures, and obstacle course) blends in with the surrounding park and green spaces. Word has spread about this charming, small-town amenity, and it's attracting visitors near and far! From the grandparents convinced to move to Covington so they're closer to family, to the road-trippers eager to get off the nearby interstate, out of the car, and refreshed by a small dose of movement in nature, Covington has seen the true impact and influence that comes with a landmark playground.