West Virginia playground renamed to honor childhood cancer survivors
H.R. 8900 — To redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer". · Filed by Carol Miller (R-WV) · Introduced May 19, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill renames a playground in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia to 'Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer.' The playground, located in the Grandview area south of the amphitheater, will be officially redesignated, and all federal references to it will use the new name.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole function is to rename a federal playground facility in honor of children and families affected by childhood cancer. This is a straightforward commemorative measure with no regulatory, financial, or policy mechanism.
Who it affects
The bill imposes no costs on citizens and creates no restrictions or harms. It provides public recognition and memorial space for families affected by childhood cancer, which is a modest civic good.