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Burbank presents funded, ADA‑compliant redesign for Santa Anita Playlot
Summary
The Parks Department unveiled a funded, inclusive redesign for the Santa Anita Playlot, citing CDBG and Los Angeles County Measure A funds (about $282,000 and $300,000) and explaining parts obsolescence and safety inspections drove the replacement plan.
The Burbank Parks and Recreation Department presented a replacement plan for the Santa Anita Playlot at the Jan. 9 Parks and Recreation Board meeting, describing an inclusive, movie‑themed design and funding from federal block grants and Los Angeles County Measure A.
"This playground equipment was last replaced in 2011," senior administrative analyst Dina Moon said, outlining the department’s replacement schedule and safety rationale. Moon said manufacturers commonly stop producing replacement parts after about 10 years, making repairs impractical and necessitating full replacement.
Moon said the department secured approximately $282,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the project and was awarded approximately $300,000 in Los Angeles County Measure A funds to cover remaining costs. The selected contractor, Zoom Recreation Inc., was the sole qualified proposer from a competitive process; staff worked with the contractor to revise the design following community outreach.
The proposed playground includes rubberized surfacing, ADA‑compliant equipment (wide movement routes, wheelchair ramps and adaptive swings), sensory play elements and features for ages 2–5 and 5–12 to increase accessibility and play variety. "The playground includes ADA compliant equipment ensuring wide movement routes, smooth transitions on and off equipment," Moon said.
Board members raised questions about whether the new design adequately serves older children and whether the board should participate more directly in future proposal reviews. Department staff said they conducted targeted community engagement for this CDBG‑eligible site, including a neighborhood outreach day and door‑hangers, and encouraged board input on future community engagement strategies.
No formal board action was taken on Jan. 9 beyond the presentation; staff indicated they would return with any additional procurement updates and that the project uses restricted funds rather than city general fund resources.
