Crews on Monday broke ground on a the Variety Star Playground in Noelridge Park. It's an all inclusive playground in Cedar Rapids that will allow any child with any disability to use it. There's one just like it in Des Moines.

The 9,600 square foot playground will include ramps, a poured rubber surface, and various types of swings.

Several people spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony Monday, including Mayor Ron Corbett and representatives with Variety, the Children's Charity, which raised $475,000 over two years to build the playground.

Sportability of Iowa provides sports activities for kids with physical limitations. The organization's president said the playground means a lot to kids in the area.

"So it's really good because a lot of the kids come to my programs have the availability to come out and enjoy the outdoors and not just be included just inside or just in the home," said Vincen Liddle.

Just like in the playground in Des Moines, Variety is donating the playground to the city when it's built. That means the city will be the one responsible for maintenance and upkeep.

Construction should be finished by mid-July.