Kathryn Wallace, left, and Pastor Patsy Carlberg pose for a picture at the Special Needs Splash Pad Party hosted by Forrest Chapel United Methodist Church Sat., June 28. | Joy Harris

Forrest Chapel United Methodist Church hosted a Special Needs Splash Pad party Sat., June 28 at the John Mark Stallings Special Needs Accessible Playground.

Bob Francis, SNAP project manager, said this was the first time an outside organization had organized a special event to use SNAP for its intended purpose. He said he was thrilled to see the party and hoped it encouraged more people to follow their example.