Mound Park Playground Reborn | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Mound Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, is finally getting a brand new playground after five years of waiting — and it’s more than just a swing set. The community’s “Project Playground 2.0” brings modern, inclusive equipment with rubberized safety surfacing, plus security cameras and better lighting. Led by the Hilltop Initiative, this milestone is just the start — bigger plans include restoring the historic mound, adding a shaded pavilion, picnic tables, and trash cans. Construction begins late September, with the playground ready for fall — proof that grassroots effort can turn dreams into reality…