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MANAGE
THE BUDGET
» Biennial contributions will be made
from the Parks Division cash funds for
maintenance and improvements to the
natural playscape.
» The use of local volunteer groups will help
offset the price of maintenance.
THE WORKFORCE
» As listed above, select volunteer groups
will be utilized. Ideally there will be
enough groups to rotate on a three-year
maintenance schedule.
» The park staff will train liaisons from each
group and seasonal NGPC staff yearly.
» Seasonal employees will assist in
maintenance as part of their regular duties.
THE ROUTINE INSPECTION
» An inspection form and suggested
maintenance schedule will be used for this
natural playscape.
» Inspection forms will be retained per
records and retention policies.
THE YEARLY INSPECTION
» A yearly inspection form and suggested
maintenance schedule will be used for this
natural playscape.
» The park supervisor will delegate a member
of the park staff to manage all records and
maintain a valid CPSI certification.
THE PROGRAMMING & EVALUATION
» Seasonal opportunities will be a perpetual
part of the natural playscape as a means
to keep it fresh.
» Input from park naturalists will be sought to
create additional events and programming.
» After first year of use, park staff will seek out
input from park users on success of the area.
INTRODUCTORY PLAY AREA
Natural play
materials for digging
and building, music
and role play, which
are centralized
within the playscape
until a child is ready
to venture out further
Pollinator and sensory garden
of perennials, grasses, and
shrubs greeting the visitor
upon arrival to the playscape
Simply laid logs,
stumps, and boulders
in an easily monitored
location focused
on play for younger
children or first time
visitors to say 'it is
okay' to play here
Pathway to progressively
build upon the play
experience and guide
the visitor out into the
tallgrass native meadow
Simulated segment
of the Platte River
as constructed
water play – log
jams, sandbars, and
flowing current in
a safe location for
children to engage
Open
Lawn
INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES
