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Resident urges shade and splash‑park at county playground; public works says bids and grants under review
Summary
A resident asked the board to pursue shade cover and a small splash park for the downtown playground; Public Works said funding is being sought and bids for shade structures have been received and are in the tens of thousands of dollars.
At public comment during the Aug. 12 Mariposa Board of Supervisors meeting, a resident asked the board to pursue shade structures and a splash park at the downtown Woodland County Park playground for families and visiting tourists.
Christian Zdorski, who identified himself as a local business owner and parent, told supervisors that the playground lacks shade and that neighboring Planada’s splash park was a model for what Mariposa could provide to keep families downtown and give children a place to cool off in summer.
Public Works Director Shannon Hansen responded to the request during the meeting. Hansen said the county had funding only for the recent playground structure itself, but that Public Works and the Health & Human Services Agency are aware shade is needed. “We do realize that shading is needed. Been in communication with HHSA, they have some funding available and we're looking at grants,” Hansen said, adding that the bids received for shade installations were “tens of thousands of dollars.”
Hansen said the county has received bids and is pursuing grant funding; she asked interested residents to coordinate with Public Works while the agency seeks funds and grant opportunities.
No board action was taken; supervisors thanked the resident for raising the idea and encouraged public participation in planning.
