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Councilors, parks staff discuss ADA-accessible swings and playground upgrades at Community Park
Summary
Lawrence City Parks staff and councilors discussed installing ADA-compliant swings and other accessible playground equipment at Community Park and other neighborhood parks, reviewed vendor estimates and surfacing costs, and agreed to explore fall procurement and retrofit options before deciding on purchases.
Councilor Betty Robinson said residents and a nearby group serving people with disabilities requested accessible equipment at Community Park, sparking discussion of an ADA-compliant swing and broader playground upgrades.
The request “came to my attention” after residents and a family in the neighborhood raised concerns, Robinson said, adding that staff and she had exchanged information about equipment and costs.
Parks Director Eric Martin presented vendor pricing and site estimates. Martin said a two-seat accessible swing from a vendor identified in the meeting as Willie Goat would cost about $5,600 with shipping and that engineered wood-fiber…
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