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Newark proposes $3.7M in priority playground replacements, $2.6M all-abilities play area
Summary
City staff asked the council to reinstate and fast-track playground replacements at several priority parks identified by a safety audit and to build an all-abilities play area at Newark Community Park; staff proposes using park impact fees to fund the work and says enough balance remains for these near-term projects.
City staff presented the council with two related park proposals during an Oct. 31 workshop: replacement of failing playground equipment at several priority parks and construction of an all-abilities play area at Newark Community Park.
City Engineer Mickey Sabota said a safety inspection and audit conducted during the parks master-plan update rated equipment at multiple locations as in need of replacement. Staff identified priority playground replacements at Birch Grove Park, a park on Ash Street (referenced…
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