West Virginia playground renamed to honor childhood cancer survivors
S. 2933 — A bill 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 Jim Justice (R-WV) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Sep 29, 2025 · Reported out
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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 designated under this new name, and all federal references to it will be updated accordingly.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole function is to rename an existing playground in a national park as a memorial to childhood cancer awareness. It contains no regulatory, appropriations, or policy mechanisms—only a symbolic designation.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative designation that honors children and families affected by childhood cancer without imposing costs or restricting rights. The renaming raises public awareness of a serious health issue affecting West Virginia families and creates a permanent memorial within a national park.