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Fullerton commission recommends Innovative Playgrounds design for Independence Park, directs staff to trim scope to meet budget

Fullerton Parks and Recreation Commission · April 13, 2026
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Summary

The Fullerton Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend the Innovative Playgrounds Company concept for Independence Park’s new universally accessible playground, asking staff to reduce select items to bring equipment costs closer to a $1,000,000 target before forwarding a final design to City Council.

The Fullerton Parks and Recreation Commission on April 13 recommended the Innovative Playgrounds Company concept for a new, universally accessible playground at Independence Park and directed staff to identify modest scope reductions to get equipment costs nearer a $1,000,000 target.

The motion, made by Vice Chair Freeman and seconded by a commissioner, asked staff to remove or pare back nonessential elements—examples mentioned by commissioners included a standalone spinner, one swing and a shortened zipline—so the playground’s equipment cost aligns with the department’s procurement budget. The…

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