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Area Playground Would be State’s Largest for Kids of All Abilities
Madison’s Place, a playground for children of all abilities, would be built at the Bielenberg Sports Center in Woodbury.

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Madison’s Place, a playground for children of all abilities, would be built at the Bielenberg Sports Center in Woodbury.

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The Woodbury City Council got a look at drawings for Madison’s Place, which would be built at the Bielenberg Sports Center.
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