Kids’ Creekside Village Playground

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Kelly Park on Ralph Street in Ballston Spa as it appeared in 2007 prior to the construction of Kids' Creekside Village.
Kelly Park on Ralph Street in Ballston Spa as it appeared in 2007 prior to the construction of Kids' Creekside Village.
Signs of the times show support for the construction of Kids' Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Signs of the times show support for the construction of Kids' Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Kids' Creekside Village being constructed by community volunteers. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Kids' Creekside Village being constructed by community volunteers. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
These were among the smiling faces who welcomed volunteers to the Kids’ Creekside Village construction site in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH.
These were among the smiling faces who welcomed volunteers to the Kids’ Creekside Village construction site in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH.
This family was happy to donate their time and carpentry skiils to help build Kids' Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH.
This family was happy to donate their time and carpentry skiils to help build Kids' Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH.
These were among the smiling faces to welcome fellow volunteers to the Kids' Creekside Village construction site in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
These were among the smiling faces to welcome fellow volunteers to the Kids' Creekside Village construction site in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Dr. Peter Hansen (left) and friends prepare to help build Kids' Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH.
Dr. Peter Hansen (left) and friends prepare to help build Kids' Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH.
Kids' Creekside Village nearing completion in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Kids' Creekside Village nearing completion in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Some of the first happy Moms Tots to play inside Kids Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Some of the first happy Moms Tots to play inside Kids Creekside Village in 2008. PHOTO BY ANN HAUPRICH
Kids's Creekside Village Playground at Kelly Park
Kids's Creekside Village Playground at Kelly Park
The maternal ancestors of Andy Rooney once farmed land where Kids' Creekside Village now stands. Photo courtesy Legacies Unlimited
The maternal ancestors of Andy Rooney once farmed land where Kids' Creekside Village now stands. Photo courtesy Legacies Unlimited
Baby Andy Rooney with mother Ellinor Reynolds Rooney and her sister Anna Reynolds. The Reynolds side of the clan had a farm where the playground now stands
Baby Andy Rooney with mother Ellinor Reynolds Rooney and her sister Anna Reynolds. The Reynolds side of the clan had a farm where the playground now stands
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Youngsters helping with the new playground effort
Youngsters helping with the new playground effort
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Handprint Tile Fundraiser for Kids' Creekside Village Playground
Handprint Tile Fundraiser for Kids' Creekside Village Playground
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Gaudy Gala Fundraiser
Handprint Tile Fundraiser for Kids' Creekside Village Playground
Handprint Tile Fundraiser for Kids' Creekside Village Playground
Stewart's Contributes to Fundraising Efforts
Stewart's Contributes to Fundraising Efforts
Hand and Footprint Tile Fundraiser for Kids' Creekside Village Playground
Hand and Footprint Tile Fundraiser for Kids' Creekside Village Playground
O'Brien Pharmacy and Some Artistic Youths Pitch in to Help
O'Brien Pharmacy and Some Artistic Youths Pitch in to Help
Kids' Creekside Village
Kids' Creekside Village
O'Brien Pharmacy and Some Artistic Youths Pitch in to Help
O'Brien Pharmacy and Some Artistic Youths Pitch in to Help
Kids' Creekside Village
Kids' Creekside Village
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While her college degree is in business, Mary enjoys graphic design and has been developing community websites for various Ballston Spa organizations for over a decade. Although her home office is now several hours away from her sister Ann's in Ballston Spa, the two collaborate remotely on Web and book projects about the village they both consider home in their heart. As Mary likes to say: “You can take the girl out of Ballston Spa, but you can NEVER EVER take Ballston Spa out of the girl!”