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Board pursues $150,000 Lions Club grant to make Jesse James playground accessible
Summary
Park staff told the board they applied for a $150,000 Lions Club International grant to replace equipment at Jesse James Park with accessible and sensory features, rubberized surfacing and improved access to shelters and the park bridge; award notification is expected in May.
Park staff said they have applied for a $150,000 grant from Lions Club International to upgrade the playground at Jesse James Park with several accessibility and sensory features and rubberized surfacing. "If we do get this $150,000, from Lions Club International, we should hear in May," Chair (S2) said, noting timing constraints because of upcoming events.
Staff described plans to remove old equipment, install seven new features (some sensory), and improve ingress/egress to shelter houses and the walk-through bridge to make access easier for people with disabilities. The board discussed scheduling work around the June 19 World Cup/Juneteenth event and July 3 holiday; staff stressed they cannot begin major construction until they receive grant confirmation.
Why it matters: the proposed upgrades would increase accessibility at Jesse James Park and add surfacing and equipment designed for special-needs users; the grant would cover a substantial portion of the project but the timeline depends on the May notification.
