Corporate donations from Alaska Airlines, BP Alaska and, most recently, $25,000 from the Cruise Lines International Association Alaska helped reach the target.
"Project Playground"
Twin Lakes fire was latest in a string of intentional — but unconnected — fires
Fire Marshal Dan Jager said they are still investigating three other fires on Moraine Way, Steep Place and Savikko ball fields as intentionally set.
Twin Lakes playground receives corporate matching grant
The Juneau Community Foundation reports more than $12,800 had been raised through Tuesday. And the oil giant BP has announced a $25,000 matching grant. The city-owned playground was insured but has a $100,000 deductible.
Public input sought over Twin Lakes playground rebuild
The Twin Lakes playground destroyed by arson was insured — to a point. The policy carries a $100,000 deductible that will have to be matched.
Fundraising efforts underway to rebuild charred Juneau playground
A GoFundMe appeal to help rebuild the Twin Lakes playground raised $4,625 in less than a day. But read the fine print: the website takes nearly 8 percent in fees.
Fire marshal: Youths confess to Twin Lakes playground fire
The fire marshal also noted no accelerants — such as gasoline — were used. He said the shredded rubber material on the playground became the fuel source.