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Palm Desert staff outline $160,000 design plan to update Civic Center Park playground; construction eyed for July
Summary
City staff presented plans to replace uneven concrete, add autism‑sensitive and accessible play features, and expand shade at Civic Center Park. A design contract with Michael Baker/Insight totals about $160,000; staff reported 147 public survey responses and aims to bid in June, build July–September.
Sean Muir, Community Services Manager in Public Works, told the City Council on May 22 that the Civic Center Park playground needs targeted repairs and an upgrade to better serve families and children with sensory needs. "Some of it has become uneven," he said of the concrete around the play area, and noted the slide was damaged "That's $30,000 plus." Muir said the playground has reached its reasonable life expectancy under ASTM guidance (roughly 15 to 20 years) and that the city intends to preserve large trees while replacing surrounding flatwork and play equipment.
Muir said the city has a design and engineering contract with…
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