Shelah's Place: Thank you, Jenny Jones.

The playground is called Shelah's Place but it exists only because of the generosity of Jenny Jones. A London native who went on to have a successful career as a TV talk show host in the States, Jones

invited Londoners to submit ideas that would make a difference in her hometown community. Shelah Brook had the winning vision. Jones supported the project to the tune of $100,000 U.S.—$130,000 Canadian.

The brightly coloured, solidly constructed equipment was supplied by Playworld Systems of Lewisburg, PA, USA.  This is but one of a number of playground equipment suppliers used by the City of London, Ontario. This helps to make each playground throughout the city a little different from all the others.

The majority of playground injuries are a result of a fall on an unforgiving or poorly maintained surface. Shelah's Place is different. It appears to have a poured rubber surface which drains quickly after a rainfall and is durable yet soft and somewhat springy. The cushioning is appreciated when a child falls. And they do fall, even in the best designed playgrounds.