 The concept was revived in 1972 as part of the United States Bicentennial celebrations, and included a $3 million playground and arts facility for children (including special areas for the handicapped).The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission gave the backers of the plan a $30,000 planning grant to help get the park off the ground.City officials began informally calling the Kingman Island "National Children's Island" in order to support the park's developers.