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Council committees back feasibility review for inclusive playground; parks events and pickleball update given
Summary
Council committee reported support for a feasibility review of an inclusive playground with potential sites and fundraising partners identified; parks staff also updated on pickleball courts (hairline cracks), pool refund policy, and Cole Street gate quotes.
Council committee reports on June 22 covered several parks and community‑services topics, including an inclusive‑playground feasibility review and operational park updates.
Councilmember Comen Trader (S5) reported the Community Services Committee heard a presentation about a potential inclusive playground. The committee identified three possible locations—McFarland Park, the area near the library, and Holdner Park—and supported moving forward with a feasibility review and collaborative fundraising involving specialized recreation groups, the Rotary and Unlimited Play.
Parks and community services updates also covered a proposed standard pool refund policy and a Pickleball Court that has hairline cracks staff told the committee are normal and do not affect playability. Committee members noted Cole Street gate fabricator quotes exceeded previously approved amounts and staff will work with the contractor on pricing. No formal council action or funding allocation for the inclusive playground was taken at the June 22 meeting.
