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Parks Board urges prioritizing ADA playground equipment; board votes to record interest

5599087 · March 20, 2025
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Board members discussed ADA-accessible playground equipment and unanimously voted to express interest in prioritizing an ADA playground project during fiscal-year capital planning, while staff said an accessible structure with surfacing would cost at least $50,000 and is currently behind higher-cost capital projects.

Board members discussed ADA-accessible playground equipment and whether the parks department could accelerate an accessible play surfacing and structure. Jennifer Ward said an accessible play structure with compliant surfacing would cost at least $50,000, and that while SDCs (System Development Charges) can be used for such work, SDC funds are already committed to other capital projects. Ward said John Barnard Park will include accessible play equipment and…

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