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Parks department outlines multi‑million dollar CIP, highlights playground replacement campaign
Summary
Parks staff told the commission the city has replaced dozens of playgrounds over five years, lowering the systemwide average playground age and using developer funding, grants and limited general-fund dollars to cover most costs. Staff also reviewed major bond-funded CIP projects including a proposed Downtown East recreation center and phased work at 1849 Park and Lake Pflugerville.
The Parks and Recreation Commission heard a department briefing on its five‑year playground replacement campaign and larger capital improvement program on the meeting’s agenda. Chair (Speaker 1) and parks staff said the program has sharply reduced the systemwide playground age while relying mainly on developer contributions and grants rather than the general fund.
"So 5 years ago, the average age of our playgrounds in our park system was 13.8. Right now, it's at 5.39," Chair (Speaker 1) told commissioners, citing the department’s replacement work. The presentation said the department has spent about $3,700,000 on playground replacements over the last five years, with roughly $850,000 coming from the general fund and approximately $2.5 million from developer funding; staff also referenced some support…
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