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Greenfield staff present park accessibility audit; full ADA upgrades could total millions
Summary
A consultant audit presented estimated equipment and installation costs to bring Greenfield playgrounds up to ADA and inclusive-play standards; council asked staff to return with budget options ahead of the fiscal year.
Jesus Perez, Greenfield’s recreation manager, presented a playground safety, ADA and inclusion report to the City Council on March 1 that lists condition grades, prioritized replacement recommendations and estimated costs for each park.
The consultant, Miracle Playgrounds, surveyed the city’s playgrounds and concluded many structures installed 15–20 years ago no longer meet current ADA or inclusive-play standards. Perez said most parks now meet safety standards but several are only barely ADA‑compliant: “Most playgrounds between the ages of 15 to 20 years old do not meet ADA and inclusive…
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