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<br /> STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 07/21/2025 <br /> Discussion <br /> <br />TO: PARKS COMMISSION <br />FROM: Assistant Public Works Director – Adam Swanepoel <br />REVIEWED BY: Public Works Director -- Marty Powers <br />AGENDA ITEM: Lions Park Playground Replacement <br /> <br /> <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br /> ☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services ☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☒ Balanced Finances now and future ☒ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The Lions Park playground, installed in 2000, has surpassed its lifespan and is slated for future <br />replacement, as discussed in the 2024 and 2025 capital improvement plans. <br /> <br />Survey results from the Parks Master Plan in 2024 showed 58% of those surveyed visited Lions <br />Park. Lions Park was also listed as the #1 park most often visited by users. Survey results also <br />showed playground use was the 2nd most common activity people used the park for. <br /> <br />The playground currently consists of a large playset and swing. Over the years several repairs <br />have been made to correct broken or missing parts. The largest safety concern is the level of drop <br />between the slides and the surface. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE PARKS COMMISSION: <br />Does the Park Commission agree with the proposed outline for Lions Park Playground set <br />replacement. <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />Lions Park is being considered for a number of possible upgrades in the next two years. Staff <br />suggest replacing the existing playground set and implementing a play set for 5-12 year olds with <br />additional teenage features within the play area. The park layout, conveniently situated near the <br />south parking lot, makes access ideal from the asphalt trail or parking lot. The playground will <br />retain traditional components like swings, slides, and climbing structures while adding ADA <br />access, to better accommodate children with mobility challenges <br />