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City releases playground safety review: 471 items across 18 parks, Forest Hills park singled out for repairs
Summary
An inspection of Boynton Beach playgrounds found 471 maintenance items across 18 sites; staff said short‑term repairs (mulch top‑off, hardware, signage) are underway and that three parks had equipment removed. Forest Hills playground logged 40 items and staff will schedule prioritized repairs and consider removing aging 'castle' equipment.
City staff reported May 5 on a system‑wide playground inspection covering 18 playgrounds and 31 parks. The certified playground safety inspector logged 471 maintenance items; staff said they have begun addressing the highest‑priority safety concerns and will include equipment replacements in the city’s CIP.
Fabian D’Arlo, assistant director of recreation and cultural services, said the inspection assessed structures, surfacing, hardware,…
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