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design
THE CONCEPT
» Balancing, climbing, and building will be the
primary active events.
» The target age group for this site is less
than six years old, primarily due to the size
and monetary investment.
THE MATERIALS
» Loose fill surface material will be used
under all elements in the area.
» Aside from engineered wood fiber, all other
material, logs, rocks, etc., shall come from
the site or park.
THE FINAL DESIGN
» A basic final design drawing will be
reviewed by agency staff and community
stakeholders.
THE CONSTRUCTION
» All tools and equipment will be provided by
Parks Department.
» After final approval, construction shall
happen over a two-week period.
MANAGE
THE BUDGET
» Budget will have a line item for
replenishment of surface material for "use
zones" of climbers as necessary.
THE WORKFORCE
» Seasonal employees will monitor and
inspect the natural playscape.
» Parks Department will provide a CPSI
trained individual to train seasonal
employees how to perform inspections.
THE ROUTINE INSPECTION
» Because of the heavy use, the natural
playscape shall be inspected at reasonable
intervals (e.g., once per week) in the
morning as early as possible.
» Inspection forms provided by Parks
Department shall be used and retained per
records retention requirements.
THE YEARLY INSPECTION
» Annual inspection will be constructed by a
CPSI trained individual for the entire natural
playscape.
THE PROGRAMMING & EVALUATION
» After two years of use, the success,
effectiveness, and future of the natural
playscape will be evaluated.
INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES
