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Commission approves playground designs for PumpHouse Park and West Lincoln Well Park, affirms names
Summary
Following public engagement and parks-board review, the commission approved purchase and installation of new playground equipment for PumpHouse Park and West Lincoln Well Park with an eye to accessibility; the commission affirmed retaining the PumpHouse Park name and considered modest color adjustments and future signage.
The commission approved final playground layouts and procurement contracts for PumpHouse Park and West Lincoln Well Park on June 23.
DPS and parks staff described several rounds of public engagement, including neighborhood meetings and an online survey. Staff emphasized inclusive design for 2–5 and 5–12 age ranges, transfer and accessible swing options, and future work to add sidewalks and parking to improve access.
Staff recommended sourcing equipment through Landscape Structures Inc. under cooperative purchasing and installation by the selected contractor; total purchase-and‑installation figures were presented for each park and funding identified in the park system construction fund. Commissioners and residents discussed color palettes and neighbour preferences; staff said minor color tweaks could be explored without affecting procurement schedules. The commission affirmed the name PumpHouse Park and the existing West Lincoln Well and Park naming as listed.
Commissioners asked staff to consider additional benches, historical/wayfinding signage and to continue consultation on surfacing options and long‑term accessibility improvements.
