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Park board reports completion of Northeast playground and progress on inclusive swing
Summary
The board said the Northeast playground installation is complete and in use; the group is finishing an accessible wheelchair swing and plans additional benches, trash cans and a concrete path to improve access.
Under old business the Park Board reported the Northeast playground installation is complete and already seeing use, with modular equipment installed and additional site work (benches, trash cans, wood chips) planned.
Board members described the inclusive-swing project in detail: the framing is built and a wheelchair-accessible swing has been hung; members expect to auger holes and pour concrete for the frame soon and are negotiating a possible donation of a cubic yard of concrete for an adjacent sidewalk. The board said the standalone features (spinners, swing) and a concrete approach are important for accessibility but the donated concrete is not make-or-break for the project.
Why it matters: The improvements expand play options and accessibility in the park, increasing access for children of varying abilities and reducing barriers for families.
Next steps: Members will continue installation work, secure donated materials if available, and add site furnishings such as benches from the Lions Club when funding and scheduling permit.
Ending: The board characterized progress as positive and urged continued attention to finishing site details before winter.
