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Parks staff favor Vista Cube Climber and apply for $10,000 grant to upgrade Lindstrom Park playground
Summary
Staff reported results of a community survey (280 responses, 100+ written comments), recommended buying a Vista Cube Climber (~$11,000) and a tire swing to increase capacity and accessibility, and said a $10,000 Ford Family Foundation grant application could defray costs with decisions expected in mid-August.
Parks staff told the board they received 280 survey responses plus more than 100 written comments about replacing playground equipment at Lindstrom Park and recommended purchasing a Vista Cube Climber and a standalone tire swing to serve multiple children while fitting the park's footprint. "We got 280 responses to the survey itself and then over a 100 written responses too," staff said, and described weighing community desire against long-term maintenance and available funds.
Staff said the Vista Cube Climber (approximately $11,000) is accessible and accommodates many children at once, while a tire swing offers dynamic play but a smaller footprint than a full swing bay. The parks department has applied for a $10,000 Ford Family Foundation grant and listed local partners' letters of support; staff said grant results would likely be known by mid-August and that maintenance funds exist for smaller shade structures.
