New Playground News

Thanks to Issue 12, the City is set to replace its third playground in three years

Following full playground replacements at Headley Park and Woodside Green Park in the last two years, the Department of Parks & Recreation has its sights next set on Ambassador Commons Park – but not before residents will have the opportunity to share feedback on what features they would like to see there.

According to Bernard-Ferrell, her department is ready to create a plan to not simply refurbish, but to entirely replace the playground at Ambassador Commons Park, located on the City’s west side. Before any ground breaks on the project, though, Gahanna residents living in the general area of the park will have an opportunity to answer a survey that will help to guide the design and selection of the play elements for the new playground.

“Playgrounds are more than a fun way to pass the time,” Bernard-Ferrell said. “They provide fitness, improve coordination, and encourage emotional skills through exploration and creative play. It is important to the Department to keep playgrounds fresh and updated to continue to provide these benefits to the community.”

The playground design and construction for the west side park will be another investment of Issue 12 dollars into improvements to Gahanna’s many parks and facilities. The survey is expected to be sent to area residents this Spring. Design work and vendor selection are expected to be completed later this year.