Happy Catholic Schools Week!
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week is January 29- February 4. Please see below for schedule of activities.
Dedicated May 10, 2018
Due to the generous support of our St. Gabriel the Archangel community, business partners and grants, our 1/2 acre Natural Playpark opened on May 10, 2018. St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, founded in 1953, and prospering in the Fern Creek community for over 60 years, envisioned a new phase in our growth. As the largest parish, school and preschool in the archdiocese you, our parishioners, the parish leadership identified a need to create a natural, green learning and growth area that extends beyond the asphalt, brick and concrete facility you see know. Our parish facilities needs assessment survey, conducted in 2015, identified a playground as the 2nd most important need for our parish to grow.
By 2018, we made that need a reality by creating a natural outdoor playpark, outdoor learning hub, youth activity center and prayer area on the plot behind our facility formerly identified as 8604 and 8606 Augustine Way. Our Natural Playpark provides an area for early childhood development, school extracurricular activity, along with elements of environmentalism and sustainable living. It’s also a place for spiritual healing and reflection. And, it aligns with our goal to become a Green Ribbon School.
There is something for everyone. Thank you for joining us in our vision — brining forth a brighter, greener, more abundant St. Gabriel for all of us, and for our future generations. Thank you for giving of your time, your talent and your treasure to our project.
Playpark Rules
Due to state licensing requirements, our playpark is not accessible to the public Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm during the school year. During that time, our preschool and after school care program utilizes the playpark for daily instruction. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week is January 29- February 4. Please see below for schedule of activities.