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Commission approves Desert Highland Park playground design with accessibility features
Summary
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission voted to seek City Council approval to replace two play areas at Desert Highland Park with a single, inclusive playground manufactured by Burke, funded with roughly $800,000; construction would start in early 2026 pending council approval.
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission voted to move forward with a combined replacement of the two existing playgrounds at Desert Highland Park and recommended that City Council approve a contract with playground manufacturer Burke.
The proposal would combine the current 2–5 and 5–12 play areas into a single, larger structure to better serve families with children of different ages. The commission was told the project budget is roughly $800,000 and that staff and the vendor incorporated community input gathered at earlier neighborhood meetings.
John, project manager for the Parks and Recreation Department, described design elements that reference local features such as the Palm…
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