Gemmell Family Playground

The City of Gaithersburg joined the Where Angels Play Foundation to build a new tot lot play area at Griffith Park to honor and celebrate the lives of Marie, Cole & Devin Gemmell. The community and volunteers from near and far took lent their time and energy during the three-day build. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony held on September 15 marked the official opening of the Gemmell Family Playgound, located at Griffith Park, 29 South Summit Avenue.

The playground reflects the life and personality of Marie, Cole and Devin Gemmell, who were tragically killed in 2014 when a private plane crashed into their family home.

Ken Gemmell and daughter Arabelle designed the playground and served as project chairs. The playground is the 54th project built by Where Angels Play.

Where Angels Play Foundation is a nonprofit foundation created in the wake of the tragic events of Superstorm Sandy and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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