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Committee approves KaBOOM partnership to renovate Clyde Grama Park playground

City of Evanston Administration and Public Works Committee · July 28, 2026
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Summary

The committee authorized a public-private partnership with KaBOOM Inc. to renovate Clyde Grama Park; KaBOOM will hire certified installers, Greenway staff will prep the site, and a private donor’s identity was withheld in committee.

Council approved resolution 176 R 26 authorizing the city manager to enter a partnership with KaBOOM Inc. to renovate the playground at Clyde Grama Park. Council member Harris moved the resolution and noted the project will combine KaBOOM's contracted installers and approximately 150 community volunteers while Greenway staff handle demolition and site prep.

Department staff said KaBOOM hires a certified playground installer and will certify the finished playground; the identity of a private donor who will contribute to the project was not disclosed at this meeting. Council approved the partnership by a 6–0 vote.

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