7.2 PRSR 07-12-2023
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.2
Agenda Section
Discussion
Meeting Date
July 12, 2023
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager
Item Description
Park System Playground Replacements
Reviewed by
Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discussion to replace playgrounds park system wide.
Background/Discussion
The city is looking at the need to replace five playgrounds from 2024 to 2028. The Trott Brook Park playground is
in the PIF to be replaced in 2024 for $125,000. The other playgrounds coming up for replacement include
Riverplace Park (2026), Mississippi Oaks Park (2027), Highlands and Fresno Parks (2028). A total of twelve
playgrounds need to be replaced between 2024 and 2033.
Staff would like to start a discussion on the need to replace playgrounds in the coming years. The typical lifespan
of a playground is up to 25-years depending on the manufacturer and type of playground design.
Does the Commission desire to replace all the playgrounds currently in our park system?
Financial Impact
The average cost to replace a neighborhood size playground in 2023 is $125,000.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work and play
Attachments
Playground Replacement Map
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_
^_^_
^_^_
^_
^_
?
??
?
qWOODLANDS NATURE PLAY AREA
PARKERLINCOLN
TWIN LAKES
MEADOWVALE
ORONO PARK
FRESNO PARK
WINDSOR PARK
WEST OAKS PARK
HIGHLANDS PARK
RIVERPLACE PARK BARRINGTON PARK
KLIEVER POINT PARK
DEERFIELD HILL PARK
MISSISSIPPI OAKS PARK
TROTT BROOK FARMS PARK
LIONS JOHN WEICHT PARK
COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK
MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK
KLIEVER LAKE FIELDS PARK
YOUTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX PARK
0 1 20.5
Miles I
Legend
q Woodlands Water Feature
?School Playgrounds
City Limits
Park Boundary
Playground Age
New 25 Years