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Council hears plans for inclusive Saddlemyer Park playground and park upgrades
Summary
Staff presented a comprehensive recreation upgrade at Saddlemyer Park: an inclusive playground with sensory features, tennis-court replacement, a berm amphitheater, and a 90-person shelter; staff expect the park work to be bid with the community-center procurement but cautioned construction timelines could extend into 2027.
City staff presented detailed plans for Saddlemyer Park, highlighting a new inclusive playground and broader site upgrades. The playground package emphasizes accessibility and sensory-friendly elements: grade-level carousel access for wheelchairs, harness and partner swings, a nature-play zone, and communication boards for nonverbal or multilingual users. Cuomo said the main play structure will reach roughly 22 feet at its highest point and that about 60% of the structure would be accessible by ramps.
Other park elements include full replacement of tennis courts (which have experienced heaving), a berm that can double as a small amphitheater with lighting and power for performances or movie nights, and a shelter sized to hold about 90 people. Staff said restrooms built in 1960 will receive major overhauls and that the project intends to add additional ADA parking to improve early-morning access for users. The team plans to take color and finish selections to the parks board for final sign‑off and will refine pricing as construction documents are completed.
