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Council hears playground upgrade plan for Homecoming Park; presenter cites $51,993 in state funding
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Summary
A representative from Cunningham Recreation outlined a "play-on" playground and adjacent fitness equipment for Homecoming Park, described ADA features and maintenance expectations, and gave an equipment-and-installation figure (presented as $184,979.63) with about $51,993 in state initiative funding; council asked staff to pursue funding and finalize details.
Tim Fella Ward of Cunningham Recreation presented an equipment and site design proposal for Homecoming Park, describing a compact "play-on" playground aimed at encouraging physical activity across age groups and a small fitness cluster intended to allow parents to exercise while supervising children.
Ward described ADA-accessible features — including a transfer platform and an adaptive spinning seat — multiple play elements for ages from toddlers through teenagers, and on-site fitness stations such as a captain's chair and decline sit-up bench. He said the design balances inclusive elements with active-play components to keep children moving.
On costs, Ward provided a line-item readout during the presentation and said a state initiative provided $51,993 toward the project. He read a grand-total figure aloud that was transcribed in the record as $184,979.63 for equipment, surfacing and installation; staff said Crosswinds is the proposed installer. Ward also described warranty coverage (one-year labor warranty; longer limited-life warranties on decks and slides) and said manufacturers carry substantial product-liability coverage.
Council members asked about surfacing and life-cycle considerations; Ward said engineered wood fiber is the most cost-effective surfacing option and that parks commonly rotate equipment every 15–25 years depending on policy and maintenance. Staff and Ward said they would return with further pricing and options and explore additional grant sources to expand similar work at nearby Cedarbrake Park.
Why it matters: The proposal couples grant funding with a city budget line to replace aging equipment at Homecoming Park and create new fitness amenities; the council will consider details during budget talks and procurement steps.
What’s next: Staff said nothing had been awarded and invited council members to submit questions and minor design changes before procurement. Ward offered to follow up with detailed quotes and warranty documents for staff review.
