In July 2025, Bedford County added an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Playground at Falling Creek Park. The equipment has a ramp for ADA accessibility, numerous slides, a wheelchair transfer station, and many other features allowing children of all abilities to play together.

There is also a rubber play surface around the equipment that makes it easier for caregivers with wheelchairs/strollers.

Timeline

• Dec. 2024—County advertises for proposals
• First Quarter 2025—Contract awarded
• Spring 2025—Construction begins
• July 2025—Playground opened to the public

Funding for Large Construction Projects

The primary goal of a capital improvement plan (CIP) is to strategically allocate resources for long-term capital projects, ensuring that infrastructure and facilities are maintained, upgraded, and expanded to meet the evolving needs of the community or organization. These larger projects are found in the CIP and are funded through the capital budget, versus the operating budget. Government bodies, including Bedford County, plan and save for these projects for several years.

You can view the 2025-2029 CIP here. It’s important to note that funding is only appropriated for year one of the CIP. Projects in years two through five are subject to change.