Commission tables Ridge Park playground decision, asks staff for lower‑cost options

Jul 21, 2026

Faced with playground replacement options that exceed the $125,000 CIP budget, the Parks Commission voted to table the selection and directed staff to return with lower‑cost proposals and cost reductions (e.g., smaller swing sets, scaled features). Commissioners requested clearer community input and options that fit the budget.

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The Parks Commission on July 20 tabled a decision on replacing the decommissioned Ridge Park playground and asked city staff to return with lower‑cost options that more closely match the park’s $125,000 CIP allocation.

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