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4 Spooner Park Improvements; City of Little Canada As previously noted, the play area sits at a lower elevation from the existing parking lot and shelter. The lower elevation allows for relatively good visibility of the play area from the shelter. The existing areas currently utilize sand for the play surface, which does not meet ADA standards for accessibility. In addition, the play areas do have topographical change from one end to the other, which results in a general migration of sand to the southwest side of the areas and loss of sand during rain events. In addition the northeast end of the smaller play area does not currently meet ADA grades. Some general options are being considered for the location/reconfiguration of the play areas. The first is to leave the play areas in their current location and join them together to create one contiguous area. Two options for the connection are shown in Exhibit 2a and 2b. The first option would be the least expensive, but does not address ADA issues. The second option requires replacement of the majority of the play area and would require retaining walls on the north side to address ADA issues. Another option is shown in Exhibit 2c. In this option the larger play area to the south that meets ADA requirements is left in place and the north play area is removed. A new play area is added in between the existing south play area and trail. This would allow for a separation between the two play areas as currently exists. The final option is to construct an entirely new play area in the location of the existing play area or a new location. No exhibit is provided because the shape can be determined based on the play area equipment chosen. If the play areas are left in their current location and combined by removing the grassy area between them the following items to note have been identified: