CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Metroparks will build a playground and family gathering space at Upper Edgewater Park, with multiple play zones, ADA-accessible features, a paved loop trail, climbing towers and natural play structures.

Everstream CEO Brett Lindsey and family donated $250,000 to the project and is challenging the community match the amount. The goal is to open the playground in summer 2019.

“My fiancé, Teresa, and I are very excited to see the new play area become possible and look forward to seeing our children and thousands of others playing at Edgewater," Lindsey said in a news release. “I’m challenging the community to raise the additional $250,000 needed to get it built.”

Over the last five years, Cleveland Metroparks has transformed Edgewater Park into a regional Lake Erie destination. Last year, a record 1.5 million visitors came to, fish, stand-up paddleboard, enjoy a concert, walk and more. Upper Edgewater is a popular photo spot with its script Cleveland sign.

“We are so thankful for Mr. Lindsey’s gift and the generosity of all of our donors,” said Metroparks Chief Development Officer Natalie Ronayne. “Because of their philanthropy and shared belief in our mission, we are able to have a greater impact in the areas of conservation, education and recreation across the Park District.”

Donate to the project here.