Contact: Kayla Arnold, Director of Communications 

Email: karnold@westfield.in.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westfield Receives $2,500 Grant from Visit Hamilton County

Westfield, IN (March 19, 2024) - The City of Westfield is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant from Visit Hamilton County. The grant will be used to purchase up to three Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) skating sleds for the Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza from Mobility Sports, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based company.

The Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza held its inaugural 2023-2024 season, welcoming more than 4,000 guests. The purchase of the skating sleds will be a unique opportunity for individuals with diverse abilities to enjoy the Ice Ribbon during the winter months. The sleds are equipped with features that ensure safety and comfort, such as padded seats and backrests, footrests, and a pusher handle. They are designed to be used by people with a wide range of disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, crutches, or have limited mobility.

“We are thrilled to be able to make our Ice Ribbon more inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community. We are looking forward to expanding our relationship with the Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities to continue seeking opportunities like this and offering additional inclusive programming throughout the year,” stated Mayor Scott Willis.

Visit Hamilton County’s Tourism Gives program granted $95,000 to more than 30 Hamilton County nonprofit and government organizations in 2024. Each grant is centered around one of the following areas: planet, prosperity, people, or place.

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About the City of Westfield: Westfield is the fastest-growing city in Indiana and the sixth-fastest-growing city in the country. Westfield is home to more than 50,000 residents in Hamilton County, situated north of Indianapolis. The city is known for its 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus, connectivity to US-31 and State Road 32, and nationally recognized public schools.