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Council reviews repair and replacement options for aging Dinosaur Park playground
Summary
Town staff presented two options for the deteriorated Dinosaur Park play structure: a lower-cost stair assembly at about $3,620 or custom replacement components raising the cost to about $8,620; council discussed liability and maintenance and deferred action pending budget review.
Rocky Ridge town staff told the council on June 17 that parts of the dinosaur-themed playground at Dinosaur Park have deteriorated after roughly 20 years of exposure and that replacement components are no longer manufactured.
Staff presented two approaches: continue repairing existing plastic components through welding and reinforcement, or remove the dinosaur structure and replace it with a stair assembly recommended by the playground manufacturer. The stair-assembly replacement would cost approximately $3,620; custom-fabricated replacement components plus shipping would raise the total to roughly $8,620. Council members raised concerns about liability, long-term maintenance costs, playground safety, and usage by older youth; several suggested adding age-limit signage to help reduce damage.
No formal action or budget approval occurred; staff will continue evaluating repair approaches and the budget implications before the final budget adoption.
