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Plainfield to replace Hannah Atkins playground with inclusive equipment; mayor announces homeless‑prevention office and FEMA outreach
Summary
Mayor Adrian Olmatt told council the city will demolish and replace Hannah Atkins Park playground with ADA‑inclusive equipment using Green Acres and capital funds, seek resident input via an online survey, and create a new Office of Homeless Prevention; public commenters asked about pool replacement, inclusive playground equipment, and nearby community‑fitness uses.
The City of Plainfield will replace the aging playground at Hannah Atkins Park with an inclusive, porous‑surface playground and supporting amenities, Mayor Adrian Olmatt told the council.
Olmatt said the playground will be removed and replaced with fully accessible equipment, wheelchair‑accessible picnic tables, family restrooms, a quiet‑play area and accommodations for sensory and cognitive needs. The city has applied for Green Acres funding, and capital dollars have been allocated to make playgrounds ADA inclusive. Council and staff noted the porous surface will be a rubberized, impact‑absorbing material (SEG 151–188; SEG 466–496).
During the public hearing on the park,…
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