Playground Celebrating the Life of Charlotte Helen Bacon

On June 15th, 2014 the Charlotte Bacon playground was opened on Sea Bluff Beach in West Haven, Connecticut. The playground is part of the Sandy Ground, Where Angels Play Project, and is in memory of first-grader Charlotte Bacon, who was killed during the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

This is the 24th playground, and it is full of Charlotte’s favorite things. It has slides, swings, bridges and bells. The playground showcases her favorite color pink, her love for dogs, especially poodles, and includes her artwork.

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground
Charlotte Helen Bacon Playground

Charlotte Helen Bacon Portrait created by artist Michael G. Reagan
Charlotte Helen Bacon Portrait created by artist Michael G. Reagan