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Council authorizes up to $250,000 for Woodland Park playground

City of Ithaca City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The council approved funding up to $250,000 for a new Woodland Park playground based on a $155,723 proposal from Snider Recreation and authorized additional upgrades including cameras and fixtures.

The Ithaca City Council authorized up to $250,000 for a new Woodland Park playground and associated upgrades at its May 5 meeting. Manager Jamey Conn presented a proposal from Snider Recreation priced at $155,723 and described additional proposed upgrades including security cameras, bathroom fixtures and trash receptacles.

Councilmember James Andrew moved to authorize funding up to $250,000; Councilmember Rob Endter seconded the motion and it carried. The authorization permits the city to fund the base playground proposal and an unspecified set of additional upgrades up to the authorized ceiling.

The council did not specify a construction timeline or funding source breakdown during the meeting.