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Resident urges accessible equipment at Benton Park playground
Summary
Cody Atkinson called on the council to ensure the proposed Benton Park playground includes equipment accessible to children with disabilities, specifically requesting an accessible swing and inclusive play features.
During public comment Cody Atkinson raised concerns that the Benton Park project on the Nov. 3 agenda did not include sufficient inclusive equipment for children with disabilities. Atkinson said the design lacked elements he expected to allow children who use wheelchairs or have mobility or seizure-related concerns to enjoy the park, and he asked the parks department to add at least one handicap-accessible swing and other inclusive features within budget constraints.
Atkinson acknowledged budget and size limitations and praised the parks department’s work at other parks that have included accessible features. His comment closed with a request that the city not build a playground that forces some children to travel elsewhere to play.
