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County says all‑inclusive playground at Splendid Ballpark will be installed this fall; final inspection slated for mid‑November
Summary
Sampson County staff reported that an all-inclusive playground ordered for Splendid Ballpark is scheduled for delivery Oct. 27 with installation work from Oct. 28 through Nov. 19; dates are weather-dependent and the timeline was presented to the commissioners.
Sampson County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on the schedule for an all-inclusive playground at Splendid Ballpark and said delivery and installation are planned in late October and November, weather permitting.
A county presenter described the playground as an accessible play area designed for children of differing physical and cognitive abilities. The timeline presented to the board called for delivery of playground components on Oct. 27, on-site installation from Oct. 28 through Nov. 7, concrete work in November, a weather-dependent final installation period and a final inspection scheduled for Nov. 19. Staff noted the schedule is weather-dependent and that a broader completion date could extend to Dec. 1, 2026, if delays occur.
"It's coming to fruition," the presenter said, summarizing the project status. The board did not alter the installation schedule; staff will continue site preparation and coordinate with the vendor on delivery and inspection.
Why it matters: the project provides inclusive play infrastructure intended to serve children with a range of abilities. County staff said the playground will be a community asset and will be installed with appropriate safety inspections.
The board recessed procedural items to hear the report and then moved on to other agenda business after the timeline was presented and acceptance of the schedule was acknowledged by the board.
