The specific and primary purposes of this corporation are to provide, promote, construct, maintain, and operate premises, facilities, structures, and equipment in Carmel Valley, California, to be used for the education of youth in connection with athletic, social, recreational, cultural, and civic matters, and the promotion of such activities among the youth of Carmel Valley.
The Carmel Valley Community Youth Center (CVCYC) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Tatum's Garden Foundation to build a fully accessible playground in Carmel Valley. Only the second fully accessible playground in Monterey County, Tatum's Treehouse will feature an all-volunteer- build model that will engage community members and families. Similar to Tatum's Garden located in Salinas, Tatum's Treehouse will provide inclusive play opportunities for all youth in Monterey County and the surrounding areas. Though CVCYC is already home to a playground, it is in dire need of a complete redesign and Tatum’s Treehouse is an opportunity to create something meaningful for generations to come. Our two organizations share the goal of transforming the existing, decades-old playground into a safe space for all children to feel welcomed and included.
I really love Tatum's Garden, so I am excited to have one closer to my home. I can't wait to play on the see-saw and the new slides. I like that all my friends from school can play!
- Baylee Rianda
