IHCA Sets Sights on Park Improvements

IHCA Sets Sights on Park Improvements

By Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director

Last winter, Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) broke ground on the new play structure for Daphne Park. It’s a triple tower structure from KOMPAN, the world’s number one supplier of innovative playground equipment.

This new structure is larger, taller and intended for all ages, as opposed to the tot lot that was in place previously. It also offers a variety of features such as hand eye coordination, tactile stimulation, a climber, hammock, two slides, walking bridge, climbing poles and balance bars.

The playground was completed in March 2023, after diligent work from the IHCA maintenance team. The swing set from the previous version of the park was kept, and Daphne Park is now fully functional and benefits a variety of ages.

As part of the IHCA’s five-year parks plan upgrades, here are the highlights of expected work or replacements over the next several years:

• Kirk Park play equipment replacement or additions and surface replacements.

• Ashland Park complete renovation with additional seating areas, a potential maypole replacement, and possible play equipment upgrades.

• Wisteria Park play equipment replacement or additions.

• Sport Court on Park Drive surface replacement.

IHCA is currently researching the idea of forming a Parks Committee, made up of dedicated residents who would like to be a part of the planning and/or researching of future park upgrades. IHCA wants the community to be involved in the decision making of what is to be added to Issaquah Highlands. If you are interested in the possibility of joining this community, please email AsktheIHCA@ihcommunity.org with your name, address and interest.

As always, the IHCA will continue to do daily park maintenance, follow safety protocols and prioritize projects based on material availability, budget restraints and community needs. We want to thank the wonderful residents of Issaquah Highlands for being a part of this beautiful community we continuously strive to perfect. Thank you for making your home here in Issaquah Highlands.

The new play structure at Daphne Park was completed in March 2023, thanks to the hard work of the IHCA maintenance team.

Photo by Elizabeth Gregg