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Maplewood staff propose 2026 court and playground upgrades; Coleman playground delayed pending soil testing
Summary
Parks staff recommended using a $200,000 2026 CIP line to replace 4 Seasons tennis courts (with pickleball lines) and outlined playground‑rating priorities; Coleman Park playground installation is paused while the city enrolls in MPCA's VIC program for further soil sampling.
At the Nov. 19 Maplewood Parks and Recreation Committee meeting staff outlined 2026 capital priorities and asked the commission whether to direct staff toward replacing deteriorated courts and progressing playground work after site investigations.
Staff said the city's annual playground ratings, tracked in the Cartograph asset‑management system, drive reinvestment and prioritize replacements. Edgerton, Western Hills and Pleasant View appeared on the list of parks needing future attention; staff noted a recent $10,000 slide replacement at Edgerton but said the full playground and its pea‑gravel surfacing will require a larger joint effort with the school district because the school relies on that playground during the day.
Coleman Park soil testing: safety review and timing Staff reported Coleman Park's planned playground remains on hold…
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