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Mercer Island staff report: playground openings, pool renovation and volunteer achievements
Summary
City recreation staff reported on completed and upcoming projects including the 1st Hill Playground opened under the 2022 levy, an upcoming Dean's Children's Park presentation, Merry Waite Pool renovations (about $4 million, ~$2 million from King County Parks), and substantial volunteer contributions in 2025.
Recreation Manager Ryan Daley gave the Parks and Recreation Commission a multi-part staff briefing on Jan. 13 covering park repairs, playground completions and community events.
Daley said an art installation gateway at Aubrey Davis Park was damaged in October; the city filed an insurance claim and is developing a restoration plan in coordination with the Arts Council. He announced that the 1st Hill Playground is ready for play and noted it is the second playground completed under the 2022 parks levy, featuring a…
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