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Abilene board reviews Carver Park inclusive-playground plan; members press staff to ensure wheelchair access
Summary
City parks staff presented a bond-funded, all‑inclusive playground design for Carver Park featuring a central climbing net, turf surfacing and sensory zones; board members asked designers to confirm ramp or transfer access so children who cannot climb can use the play features.
Chris Gibson, assistant director of parks and recreation, presented conceptual plans for a new playground at Carver Park tied to the city’s recreation‑center bond work. Gibson said the design is a ‘‘parallel play’’ model with a central veil‑style climbing net that connects roughly 20 play features, turf surfacing for mobility, shaded areas and multiple sensory elements including drums and spinner seats.
Board members welcomed the sensory and vestibular features but repeatedly pressed staff on accessibility for children who cannot transfer…
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