Park Board previews new Ashwaubenon Lake playground; $55,000 capital project budget clarified
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Summary
Board received a staff update on the new playground ordered for Ashwaubenon Lake, described as a palm‑tree/ship themed installation with a planned spring delivery; staff clarified that $55,000 was budgeted with $50,000 available for equipment design and the remainder for installation costs
The Village of Ashwaubenon Park and Recreation Board heard an update March 18 on a new playground ordered for Ashwaubenon Lake and the expected budget and schedule for installation.
Parks and Recreation Director Rex told the board staff selected playground equipment and placed an order with a target delivery in May if production timelines are met. Rex said the Village budgeted $55,000 for the project and directed designers to work to a $50,000 equipment price point while holding the full $55,000 to cover concrete and installation costs.
A board member asked for clarification after the memo showed "monetary impact: capital funds project of $55,000" and a separate line indicating the parks capital project fund had $50,000 available. Rex explained the $55,000 is the total budgeted amount and that staff instructed vendors to design to a $50,000 equipment threshold because installation and site work (concrete, etc.) would require the remaining funds.
Board members reacted positively to the planned palm‑tree and ship theme and to the addition of a fabric shade structure. Rex said the shade is removable for winter and that the department expects the equipment to fit the park’s existing thematic elements. No formal action or additional budget appropriation was taken at the March meeting; the item was informational.
What happens next: staff will proceed with procurement and attempt to schedule delivery and installation before the summer season, subject to vendor production schedules and availability of installation crews.
