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Birmingham approves inclusive Poppleton Park playground and five ADA parking spaces
Summary
The commission approved a $1.7 million inclusive-playground design for Poppleton Park using Landscape Structures equipment and cooperative procurement, accepted a $50,000 Rotary donation, and authorized five inset ADA parking spaces on Oxford Street not to exceed $80,000.
Commissioners on Nov. 17 approved a plan for a new, fully accessible playground at Poppleton Park and authorized nearby ADA parking changes aimed at improving access for people with disabilities.
Parks and recreation manager Carrie Laird presented the design, which staff and vendor representatives said was developed after public input and an August survey. The plan calls for accessible pathways, solid surfacing instead of wood chips, shade elements, seating, sensory walls and a central inclusive tower with two 20-foot slides. Vendor representatives said the design includes a patented FlexNet climbing system and wheelchair-accessible elements including a merry-go-round and swing.
"This plan does…
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