PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENTS

NEW PLAYGROUNDS TO OPEN IN MULTIPLE PARKS.

This replacement project includes new playgrounds located at Don Misenhimer, Clarence Thompson, College Hills, Bowman Springs, Gene Schrickel, Jr., Howard Moore, Dixon W. Holman and Mary and Jimmie Hooper parks. These playgrounds were identified for replacement based on the date they were originally installed.

With the support of the Mayor and City Council, funding in the amount of $1.75 million was budgeted for this fiscal year. The playground equipment was purchased from six vendors to ensure each playground has its own unique style and features. The City Council approved the purchase at its Sept. 6, 2022 meeting.

New playground includes new poured in place rubber safety surfacing, a 2-5 year-old and 5-12 year-old play units as well as musical play pieces and new paved entry.

New playground will include play equipment for age group 5-12 years, new poured-in-place safety surfacing, swings for both age groups and outdoor musical instruments. Additional improvements will provide for a larger play area with improved accessibility.

Mary and Jimmie Hooper Park, 2303 W Pleasant Ridge Rd., 76015

Anticipated opening date: summer 2023

New playground includes playground equipment for age groups 2-5 years, 5-12 years, swings for both age groups, new playground safety surfacing and new drainage system to prevent playground flooding.

Bowman Springs Park, 7003 W Poly Webb Rd., 76016

Anticipated opening date: summer 2023

New playground includes new poured in place rubber safety surfacing, 5-12 year old play unit and swings.

College Hills Park, 151 University Dr., 76013

Anticipated opening date: summer 2023

New playground includes new wood fiber safety surfacing, see-saw, group swing, spinner and 3 large climbing pieces.

Clarence Thompson Park, 1600 Brown Blvd., 76011

NOW OPEN

New playground includes playground equipment for age groups 2-5 years, 5-12 years, swings for both age groups, outdoor musical instruments, multiple individual play pieces for age groups 2-12 years, new playground safety surfacing, new drainage system and age-appropriate signage.

Gene Schrickel, Jr. Park, 4500 Park Springs Blvd., 76017

NOW OPEN

New playground includes playground equipment for age groups 2-5 years, 5-12 years, swings for both age groups, outdoor musical instruments, new playground safety surfacing, new drainage system and age-appropriate signage. This playground area will also receive multiple new shade canopies to provide ample shade to the play areas.

Howard Moore Park, 2000 Bever Blvd., 76013

NOW OPEN

New playground includes new artificial turf safety surfacing, a 5-12 year-old play unit, climbing spider, spinners and swings.