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Parks staff detail River Parks master plan, playground replacement needs and facility updates
Summary
Staff reported that SWA Group was awarded the River Parks master plan (a nine‑month process with three public meetings and a stakeholder steering committee) and raised concerns about failing playground infrastructure, notably Kids Kingdom, which may need replacement; staff outlined timeline and funding challenges and recommended future agenda discussion on playground reinvestment.
Parks and Recreation staff updated the board on several projects and operational issues, including the River Parks master plan, an engineering student capstone on a Civic League Park lagoon, maintenance work across park assets and the failing condition of Kids Kingdom playground.
Staff reported City Council awarded the River Parks master plan contract to SWA Group; the study will run about nine months and include a steering committee of council members, staff, Park and Art Commission representatives, downtown leadership and others. Three public meetings are planned; staff said they will schedule…
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