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Playground update: swing configurations reviewed; surface may need change to meet updated codes
Summary
At the April 23 meeting, an attendee presented swing-set options for the Joe Cournoyer Playground and raised that ground cover may need to change from sand to wood chips to comply with updated codes; no final decision or funding was recorded.
The Temple Recreation Commission on April 23, 2026, reviewed proposed swing-set configurations for the Joe Cournoyer Playground and discussed potential changes to playground surfacing.
Ken Caisse presented several swing-set configurations for the playground. The minutes note that ground cover may have to change from sand to wood chips per updated codes; the commission did not finalize a specification or approve funding at this meeting. Commissioners indicated the need to follow applicable playground safety codes but did not provide a citation or timeline for implementation.
No formal motion or funding allocation for the playground was recorded in the minutes; further specification, quotes or vendor proposals will be needed before changes occur.
