February 20, 2020

Turning Anger Into Accomplishment

City of Vero Beach Recreation Director Rob Slezak, founder of GoPlayVero Kelley Della Porta and City of Vero Beach Assistant Recreation Director Patty Howard.
City of Vero Beach Recreation Director Rob Slezak, founder of GoPlayVero Kelley Della Porta and City of Vero Beach Assistant Recreation Director Patty Howard (Photo Credit: Tania Ortega-Cowan)

A group of frustrated Indian River County moms and dads worked with the City of Vero Beach to resurrect three major public playgrounds in the city – first Humiston Park, then Riverside Park, and now Troy Moody Park. They started the non-profit GoPlayVero as a Fund of the Indian River Community Foundation to raise money to purchase the playground equipment. The City agreed to do the site-work, installation, and future upkeep.

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