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Carriage Station--2028 <br />Tana Ridge Park--2030 <br />Hidden Knoll--2032 <br />Reid Park--2033 <br />When looking at playground replacements age, wear/tear, overall use, location and practicality help guide <br />replacement decisions. What else can the community support in replacement of playgrounds that will relate <br />to the community and help improve our public green space? <br />Area and available space are key factors in evaluating parks for future amenity investments. Community <br />surveys and civic engagement should be used to help identify priorities and assess demonstrated need for <br />park amenities. As discussed during the workshop, the geographic distribution of playgrounds should be <br />evaluated to ensure efficient and equitable access across the park system. Historically, most neighborhood <br />parks included playgrounds; however, over time, increasing maintenance costs, declining reliability, and <br />reduced usage may outweigh the benefits in certain locations. When planning for future playground <br />installations or replacements, considerations such as proximity to other playgrounds, walkability, and <br />overall accessibility should be incorporated into the decision-making process. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />Currently the Parks Dedication Fund has a balance of $2.4 million. There is no current financial <br />obligation at this time, the commission should take into consideration the annual cost of these <br />items for future budgeting purposes.