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A path could eom ~ later in the development; however, the Commission and residents will be urged to consider reser ,lng $2,500 to $5,000 for path development. The path would reduce some maintenance aspo .~s, like grass restoration resulting from park user navel and maintenance activity such as vehicula~ entry for trash removal. The path can be expected to go 15 years without incurring mainten, nce costs. If the landscapifl, g and path estimates are reasonable, this would leave about $26,000 for miscellaneous development, including play equipment. PLAY gOuIPMENT Enclosed with thil~ memo are various play equipment configurations and costs. It is important to remember that platy equipment needs resilient surfacing (to cushion falls). The City has been able to utilize excess I~ea gravel from our street sealcoating operation for only the cost of trucking. A containment or p~gimeter system for this material should be included as a development cost. The actual playgroun/l surface is sure to cost at least $2,000, leaving a balance of $24,000. The purchase of $20, O0 worth of play equipment will require an approximate 15 to 25 percent in installation costs or about $3,000. Residents of Sunny Ponds were eager to explore volunteer installation to "1~ ~y down" the cost, leaving additional monies for park development. A play equipment manu !acturer volunteer coordinator may be had for about $250 per work day. Professional inst~ [lers would require three to five 9- 10-hour days for a $20,000 play equipment system. If volunt, ers could match that performance in terms of work days (two weekends, all day Saturday and Sun{lay - without experience and specialized tools) it would still be an approximate $1,000 expense, i Given the hectic schedules of new home owners and the apparent modest savings, it may be~better to target other park development for volunteer efforts, such as a volleyball court (we have the~ sand!) or a shelter. ~HELTER Enclosed are sample shelter styles with prices from one manufacturer. As stated, a few adults with carpentry and con~tmction experience, with assistance from Others, could construct a park shelter. A picnic shelter n~ar play equipment on a hot summer day may be an important consideration. A predesigned, simple shelter may be purchased for about $3,000. TENNIS COURT [ A standard double tennis court (space for two singles games or two doubles) will cost approximately $2~1,000. If tennis courts are part of this park's equation, residents and the City may consider just [a single court because of space limitations and the lack of available parking. A single court is prc0ected at $14,000. The City is in the process of requesting competitive quotes for a single court.; If the tennis court ~was a sn'ong desire of the residents, a single court could be constructed and the playground's scald reduced to approximately $9,000 plus $1,000 for installation. The playground could be selected .hr designed as a "phase one" with future expansion. This may be a reasonable choice, particularly if the residents believe additional dollars can be procured (beyond the $35,000) externally. SOFTBALL FIELD A ballfield will not fit within this park. Any revisions to City maps will show proposed easterly expansion to this hark for purposes of ballfield development. Ballfields are currently available in several directions Within biking distance.