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Doraville council backs planning and cost estimates to replace Chickopee Park playground
Summary
Councilmembers agreed May 13 to pursue replacement of worn playground equipment at Chickopee Park, asked staff to cost options (estimates cited $15,000–$30,000), explore grant opportunities, and align any replacement with the city’s comprehensive parks plan and ADA access improvements.
Councilmembers told staff May 13 to prepare pricing and recommended options to replace aging playground equipment at Chickopee Park and to ensure upgrades align with the city’s forthcoming comprehensive plan.
Councilmember Nasser introduced the request, saying the equipment is worn and estimating replacement-material costs of roughly $15,000–$20,000; staff noted that some cost estimates for supplied playground equipment run between $20,000 and $30,000 and that material-only figures do not include installation. Staff reminded council the project is part of the parks comprehensive plan so recommendations should consider accessibility and master-plan priorities.
Councilmembers asked staff to return with specific costs, whether equipment can be moved later if the park layout changes, and potential grant vendors (Kaboom and similar programs were discussed). Councilmembers also noted that Doraville’s SPLOST allocation (15% earmarked for parks maintenance and capital) has funds available, and council gave direction to price out options and return for a future funding decision.
Why it matters: Chickopee is a small neighborhood park where even modest equipment replacement can have an outsized benefit for local residents, particularly if ADA access and reasonable longevity are planned up front.
Next steps: Staff to obtain firm quotes, identify whether equipment can be re-used or sold, catalog grant opportunities, and return with a recommendation and budget amount for council approval.
