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Folsom council greenlights Castle Park replacement, approves sole‑source equipment purchases
Summary
Council approved renaming Folsom Kids Play Park to Castle Park and authorized two sole‑source procurements for a custom, ADA‑accessible replacement play structure. Project budget totals about $1 million from capital, Measure A and donated in‑kind services; construction is expected in early 2026 with a community build in March and an April opening.
Brad Nelson, park planning manager, presented the City Council with the final design and funding plan for the Folsom Kids Play Park play‑structure replacement (commonly called Castle Park) and asked the council to approve three related resolutions: renaming the park, and two sole‑source procurements for custom materials.
Nelson described the project as a custom, inclusive design with ADA‑accessible play zones, specialized slides, climbing elements and a community build component. The total estimated cost is roughly $1,000,000, funded from three sources: the Parks & Recreation Equipment Capital Fund (fund 609) with $778,000, Measure A with roughly $135,000 allocated to accessibility and trail-related items, and more than $153,000 in in‑kind services and donations.
The council approved the following procurement amounts and authorizations:
- Leathers & Associates: quoted materials $100,790; staff requested a 10% contingency for a not‑to‑exceed total of $110,870 to preserve warranty eligibility and ensure fit with custom dimensions.
- Playground Plastics: quoted materials $293,000; staff requested a 10% contingency for a not‑to‑exceed total of $322,594 for proprietary structural plastic lumber specified for the project.
Nelson said the materials have an approximately 15‑week lead time. Staff plans to complete site work construction documents the week of the meeting, seek a site‑work contractor on Dec. 9 and begin site construction in January 2026. The community build is planned for March 2026 and the park opening for April 2026.
Council adopted the three resolutions (11497, 11498 and 11499) by roll call. Nelson said additional site work using Measure A funds will follow as a subsequent contract item.
What happens next: Staff will order long‑lead custom materials, finalize site work drawings, and return with the site work contract; community groups will be engaged for the community build.
