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Board reviews inclusive playground plans for Hayes and Horseman; bids and mixed surfacing explained

Lakewood City Schools Board of Education · April 21, 2026
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District operations staff showed renderings for a new inclusive playground at Hayes and outlined a Horseman playground expansion; the plans call for new elements, accessibility features and a mix of poured-in-place rubber and engineered wood fiber to control costs.

The Lakewood City Schools Board reviewed playground improvement plans for Hayes Elementary and the Horseman site on Tuesday, with the district’s operations director describing a prioritization of accessibility and a surfacing strategy to balance inclusion and cost.

Director of Operations Mr. Dano showed renderings for Hayes that include six new play elements, poured-in‑place rubber surfacing to reach new elements and portions of two existing play…

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