Accessibility, user input and materials shape debate on new Mingus Park play structure

May 7, 2026

Commissioners pressed staff on ADA compliance and whether the recommended vendor solicits user feedback; staff said not every component will meet ADA standards but the overall design aims for inclusivity and user testing can be pursued if timing allows.

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Commissioners asked how inclusivity would be achieved in practice and whether the recommended supplier gathers input from parents and children. "Every component will not meet ADA standards. But the goal is to provide inclusivity to be able to improve those kiddos that have those requirements," Staff member (speaker 4) said, adding that the vendor’s offerings emphasized ground‑level activities for children who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

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