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MAINTENANCE IS A MUST!
What items need to be included in the yearly operations and
maintenance budget for the natural play area? Can they be
absorbed into the existing budget?
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Do you have the right equipment needed to perform maintenance?
If not, what are the costs? Where will you store it?
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How will funds for future replacements or improvements be
derived?
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What are sources of operation and maintenance funds for the
natural playscape?
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BUDGET
Don't
forget
a
budget
to
maintain
the
area!
•
Plantings,
tree
and
landscape
care
•
Surfacing
•
Play
features
•
Trash
removal
•
Staff
time
Did
you
include
a
budget
for
operation
and
maintenance
when
you
were
designing
your
play
area?
design
INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES
