Lucas & Friends Backyard Adventures Playground

06/06/2026

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04/17/2026

Looking for a great way to let the kids burn off some energy while you’re traveling? Check out Lucas & Friends Backyard Adventures Playground—an inclusive playground designed for fun for all abilities!

01/03/2026

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Last year, we saw the power of inclusive play in action through the 29 playgrounds we built.

In 2026, we’re carrying this momentum forward to create even more spaces where limitations are forgotten and differences are celebrated.

Let’s ALL play this year! 🌟

06/28/2025

The book signing and reading of “Lucas’s Big Idea” was a huge success today! Huge thank you to Read the Room again for helping us support our mission let’s all play!!!!

06/15/2025

📚 Exciting News, Perryville! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce a special book signing event for “Lucas’s Big Idea” — right here at our brand new local bookstore Read the Room!

This heartwarming special edition, presented by our wonderful friends at Unlimited Play, tells the inspiring story of Lucas & Friends — a journey you won’t want to miss.

💙 Even better? All proceeds from the book go directly to Unlimited Play, helping create inclusive playgrounds where everyone can play.

Join us as we celebrate community, inclusion, and imagination. We can’t wait to share this story with YOU!

📍 June 28, 2025 11-1 pm Read the Room 9 E Sainte Marie St, Perryville, MO 63775

04/26/2025

04/03/2025

Congratulations Lucas! Lucas was nominated for the Missouri Governor’s Council on Disability Youth Leadership Award. This program is to bring awareness of the importance of inclusion and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Lucas was honored to be selected as the Honorable Mention 🎉

See the newsletter in the link below, he will accept this award in May at their MRA conference. Lucas we are so incredibly proud of you!!!!!

Winners exemplify standards of excellence in enhancing life for individuals living with disabilities. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Governor's Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winner and honorable mention of the 33rd Annual Inclusion Award and the 12th Annual Youth Leadership Award. ...

11/09/2024

🎉Today is the day!!🎉

Hope to see everyone at 10!

11/08/2024

Tomorrow is the day!!! We hope to see everyone there!! Nov. 9 @ 10am

Come help us celebrate 🎉

11/07/2024

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of phase two of Perryville’s Lucas & Friends Backyard Adventures takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at the all-inclusive …