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Council authorizes grant application to replace Bradley Lake playground with accessible design
Summary
Council unanimously authorized staff to apply for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) local parks grant to replace the 20‑year‑old Bradley Lake Park playground with an accessible, poured‑in‑place surface, relocated swings and new play structures; the city has $500,000 budgeted and would submit the grant in April 2026.
Parks and Recreation Director Cody Guedes asked the council to authorize submission of an RCO local parks grant for replacement of the Bradley Lake Park playground. Guedes said the playground is about 20 years old, showing wear, and that replacing the central wood chip surfacing with poured‑in‑place rubber would improve accessibility. The proposed concept relocates swings into a central, placarded swing zone and adds inclusive elements such as an accessible merry‑go‑round and a large net climber.
Guedes said the city has allocated $500,000 in next year’s budget toward the project and plans community input before finalizing design. "If we do get a grant from RCO, we'll hear back in 2026 and hopefully have construction planned for 2027," he said. Council members praised the design, noted Bradley Lake’s value for school cross‑country meets and asked staff to include the friendship/accessible swing surfacing in scope.
Council moved, seconded and approved the resolution authorizing staff to apply for the RCO grant; the motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: finalize concept and design through public outreach, submit the RCO application in April 2026, and, if funded, schedule construction for 2027.
