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Oak Grove pursues LWCF grant for Webb Park accessibility and inclusive play
Summary
The Oak Grove Park Board is submitting a Land and Water Conservation Fund application for Webb Park to add ADA/ABA-compliant pathways, replace swing-zone surfacing, and add inclusive play features; the grant requires a 50/50 local match and the city could be responsible for the match in 2027.
Oak Grove staff told the Park Board Oct. 28 that the city is applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to improve accessibility and play features at Webb Park.
The project scope under discussion includes ADA- and ABA-compliant pathways and trail connections, replacement of the swing-set fall zone material with thicker ‘‘pour-in-place’’ rubber surfacing, inclusive play features, and improved handicapped parking access close to playgrounds and restrooms. Staff described the program as a 50/50 grant-match; for example, a hypothetical $400,000 project would require an estimated $200,000 local match to be funded in 2027 if the grant is awarded.
Staff warned of administrative steps that remain, including title issues and federal review delays tied to broader agency operations. The application deadline staff cited is Nov. 14; if the project advances, construction and completion could occur in 2027 or as late as 2028 depending on award timing and federal scheduling.
Park staff noted that pour-in-place rubber surfacing for swing areas can be expensive and cited that the swing area and surfacing alone could cost around $150,000 as work estimates are refined. The board previously approved a resolution to move forward with the application; the meeting discussion focused on cost estimates, scheduling and compliance requirements rather than a new vote.
If awarded, the LWCF funding would help improve trail connectivity to restrooms and parking and expand accessible play options at Webb Park, but staff warned the program is competitive and that prior LWCF-funded parks are typically restricted from receiving further LWCF funds for a 10-year period.
