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Mercer Island commissioners back ‘Woodsy Wonders’ direction for Dean’s Children’s Park; $1.3M first-phase budget noted
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed two design concepts for Dean’s Children’s Park, favored the ‘Woodsy Wonders’ concept, and asked staff to refine design details, with a phased construction budget of about $1.3 million for the first phase that will include design, engineering and construction.
Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission members on Sept. 4 endorsed refining a ‘Woodsy Wonders’ design for Dean’s Children’s Park and asked staff to resolve details for access, materials and how the park’s dragon feature might be incorporated. The commission heard that about $1.3 million is allocated for the project’s first phase, covering design, engineering and construction.
Commissioners said the Woodsy Wonders concept — a forest- and treehouse-focused design — best matched community feedback and school curricula emphasizing environmental stewardship. Shelby Perrault, capital parks manager, led a site tour and presentation and summarized community outreach and next steps. "We will have about 1.3 for…
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