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Vero Beach council backs near‑term playground replacement at Pocahontas Park; amphitheater concept eyed for later phase
Summary
Council discussion centers on replacing playground equipment this year with a $700,000 allocation for equipment and rubber surfacing, while members asked staff to prepare cost options for fencing and to develop a schematic for a possible later amphitheater and plaza to boost park activation.
The City of Vero Beach council advanced plans to replace playground equipment at Pocahontas Park and asked staff to produce cost options for related park improvements.
Staff said the recreation commission approved the GameTime equipment concept and that the budget includes $700,000 intended to cover a full playground replacement — equipment, demolition and poured rubber surfacing — with fencing and additional site elements to follow. Council directed staff to obtain competing fence and installation quotes and return with cost comparisons, durability tradeoffs and recommended materials.
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