Deluzio Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Churchill Playground With $500,000 in Federal Funding

CARNEGIE, PA – Yesterday, staff from the office of Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) attended the groundbreaking of the new, all-inclusive playground built in Churchill, PA. The new, ADA-accessible playground will be built in Blackridge Community Park on Beaulah Drive—the only park in the Borough of Churchill. Congressman Deluzio brought home $500,000 in federal funding to help bring this project to life.

“I am proud that I brought home half a million federal dollars to make this new playground in Churchill a reality,” said Congressman Deluzio. “This new playground will help more kids and families have fun playing and exercising in Blackridge Community Park. I can’t wait to celebrate its grand opening next year!”

The updated park will include a new pavilion, walking trail, ADA-accessible merry-go-round, ADA-accessible swings and other types of inclusive playground equipment. Along with $500,000 in federal funding from Congressman Deluzio, the project was also supported by state and local funding sources. Construction will begin soon, and the playground is expected to be opened in the spring of 2027.

This playground funding is just one of Congressman Deluzio’s fourteen community funding project selections for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. He successfully secured more than $193 million projects across Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, earning his title as the Democrat in the United States House of Representatives when it comes to securing the most funding for their district out of the FY 2026 spending bills. This makes Congressman Deluzio third out of all 435 U.S. House Members. More details on all of those here.

Photos of the groundbreaking in Churchill are available upon request.

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