Families are invited to celebrate Easter at an Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex on Friday, April 15.
Wicomico County Recreation & Parks and the Salisbury Jaycees have partnered to host this year’s event. The free event is for children ages 3-15 with physical or mental disabilities and their siblings, and it will run from 10 a.m.-noon.
“We are excited to be partnering with the Salisbury Jaycees to bring this unique event back to the community,” said Jamie Nichols, program director for Wicomico County Recreation & Parks. “This year, it will be featured at a new location using the inclusive facilities out at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex. We can’t wait to welcome everyone for a fun-filled day in the park.”
The Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury is home to Field 7 ½, which was built to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball; the Donnie Williams Inclusive Playground; and a sensory trail with additional play equipment.
There will be different types of egg hunts for children who have different disabilities. For example, the egg hunt for children with visual impairments will feature beeping eggs, and the egg hunt for children who use wheelchairs will include grabbers so that they can pick up eggs.
The Easter Bunny will be on-site, and there will also be games and face painting.
“The Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt is an awesome opportunity for all of our friends and families with special needs,” said Samantha Marshall, marketing and membership director for the Salisbury Jaycees. “I have a godson with autism and have been personally affected with visual impairments throughout my life. This event is near to my heart.”
To learn more or register, visit www.WicomicoRecandParks.org.
