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Savannah council reviews $1.1 million ‘signature’ inclusive playground for Daffin Park
Summary
City recreation staff presented plans for a $1.1 million multi-zone, ADA-accessible 'signature playground' at Daffin Park featuring inclusive equipment, a splash pad, fencing, restrooms with adult changing tables and an expected nine-month build schedule; a construction contract was listed on the afternoon agenda.
City recreation officials presented detailed plans for a new ‘‘signature playground’’ at Daffin Park during the Nov. 26 Savannah City Council workshop, describing the project as a model for inclusive play across the city.
Chief Taffney Young told council the playground is intended to be ‘‘inclusive’’ and serve as a regional demonstration site. ‘‘It’s my hope that when we are able to cut the ribbon for this park next year that it will bring the community back out and we’ll have a place where we’re socializing,’’ Young said.
What’s proposed The playground concept—being presented as part of the Recreation Reimagined initiative—would sit in the northwest corner of Daffin Park near Waters Avenue and include six play…
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