Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, will host a groundbreaking event noon–1 p.m. Oct. 27 to kickoff construction for the Diamond Children’s Play Zone, a 7,000-square-foot therapeutic recreational, play, healing and learning space for hospitalized children.
Designed by Shepley Bulfinch and built by DPR Construction, the Play Zone will open to patients and their families in summer 2024.
The Diamond Children’s Play Zone is being constructed thanks to donations from more than 200 donors and companies. The fundraising effort is being led by Tucson business owner and Banner Health Foundation board member, Jeremy Sharpe, with the goal to raise $3 million to bring the Play Zone to life for hospitalized children in Tucson.
The play zone will include:
- Art studio
- Medical play area
- Media room
- Sensory room for special needs
- Area just for toddlers and preschoolers
- Virtual reality and video gaming area
- Basketball arcade
- Hospital school program
- STEM activities and a 3D printer
