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Marina staff seek volunteers for inclusive Dunes playground; city plans community build in early 2026
Summary
City staff presented an inclusive playground project for Dunes Park designed by Leathers & Associates and sought volunteers and steering‑committee members for a community-built installation anticipated in early 2026, contingent on park schedule and funding.
City staff updated the City Council on a planned inclusive playground for the Dunes Park and asked residents to join fundraising and a community‑build effort that staff estimate will require more than 1,000 volunteers over a three‑to‑four‑week build period.
Staff said Leathers & Associates was selected to design the playground for three reasons: inclusive design expertise, community-driven custom design, and demonstrated support for community-built projects. The design will be inspired primarily by children in Marina.
The staff presentation lays out an engagement and construction timeline that depends on the Dunes Park schedule and weather. If the schedule holds, community build activity could begin in the first quarter of 2026, with a grand opening and volunteer celebration in March–April 2026. The staff presentation estimated a community‑build requiring about 1,000 volunteers, with a steering committee of roughly 22 members (two co‑chairs per subcommittee). Fundraising, donations of tools and food, and a call‑to‑action for local businesses to provide meals during build shifts were emphasized.
Staff noted a tentative steering‑committee kickoff for Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. and said information and sign-up forms were available on the dais and at the meeting. A short video shown to the council described the playground as “one of the largest inclusive playgrounds in California,” combining sensory‑friendly equipment and wheelchair‑accessible structures.
Ending: Staff asked the council and public to help recruit steering‑committee members and volunteers; they will provide regular updates to the council as the design and fundraising progress.
