BlueCross Healthy Place At Pendergrass Park

It was an honor to join the city of Dayton and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to celebrate the grand opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Pendergrass Park!

We're so proud of this project and of the amazing work BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is doing to bring inclusive play to communities. They provided $4 million for the project build and an additional $800,000 for a maintenance fund, bringing the total investment in the space to $4.8 million. 

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is building BlueCross Healthy Places to provide communities with spaces to get to know one another and enjoy healthy activities.

Since 2019, BlueCross Healthy Places have had a profound impact on communities across Tennessee. Each BlueCross Healthy Place is unique and was designed and built to serve the members of each community. From playgrounds to walking trails, basketball courts to soccer fields, each BlueCross Healthy Place offers many activities. Plus, they are free and open to all! 

For this most recent project in Dayton, Tenn., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation met with and listened to community partners, leaders, and members so that their dreams were made into realities.

Pendergrass Park is located in the center of the rural city of Dayton and features elements that are unique and special to the town located on the water with a strong affinity for fishing! There are nods to the local bait and tackle shop along with custom fish sculptures that add to the fun.

Additional features in the new space include:

• Ramped, accessible play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12
• Splash pad
• Fitness area
• Pavilions
• Benches
• Restrooms
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The play area is constructed with accessible poured-in-place surfacing for visitors using mobility devices.

To date, the BlueCross Foundation has invested $59 million in BlueCross Healthy Place projects across the state. There are 21 projects open statewide with more on the way.

We are extremely proud to be a part of each and every one of these extraordinary spaces!