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White Plains outlines $162,000 plan for new Battle Hill Park playground and site improvements
Summary
City staff described a proposed capital project to replace the 22-year-old Battle Hill Park playground, add safety surfacing, drainage, fencing, sidewalks, benches and picnic tables. Council members asked about funding sources and praised ongoing park reinvestment.
City staff presented a proposed capital project to replace the playground at Battle Hill Park, which staff said is "about 22 years old" and reaching the end of its useful life.
The scope described includes construction of a new playground with safety surfacing and additional site work such as drainage improvements, fencing, sidewalks, benches, picnic tables and garbage receptacles. A staff presenter said the project also includes renovation of the park’s break room and sanitation facilities as part of related capital work in other agenda items.
Councilman Bratton asked whether the funds would come primarily from developer park contributions or from the city's regular capital plan. A staff member replied that some funding is expected from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and that the remainder would likely be financed by bonding; the presenter said she would confirm the final funding mix.
During discussion, Councilmember Brasch and others praised the city’s ongoing reinvestment in parks and said White Plains’ program of regular playground replacement distinguishes it from neighboring communities. The total project cost cited during the discussion was $162,000.
No formal vote or ordinance was taken on the project at the meeting; the project was introduced and discussed as a proposed capital project to be considered in the capital planning process.
