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Richmond residents urge immediate repairs and safety audit for Humphrey Play Lot
Summary
Residents and community organizers described flooding, broken equipment, glass and needles at Humphrey Play Lot and asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to prioritize repairs, a safety audit, and capital funding. Staff said short-term fixes will be made and long-term work requires CIP funding and council approval.
Residents and community organizers urged the Richmond Parks and Recreation Commission to act quickly to make Humphrey Play Lot safe for children, describing flooding, glass and needles in play surfacing, poor lighting and ongoing maintenance shortfalls.
"Children have a right to a safe and accessible play space," said Laura Gonzalez, an early-childhood educator and 35-year Humphrey Avenue resident, during the meeting's public-comment period. Susanna Montelongo, a homeowner who said the play lot prompted her family's decision to buy in the neighborhood, requested a…
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