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Playground Evaluation Matrix <br />Safety Condition <br />Age <br />ADA ■ Usage Type Trails / Other <br />SECTION 4. PUBLIC INPUT. <br />The evaluation matrix is not the sole determinant of the order in which playgrounds are replaced. <br />Input by the community with respect to neighborhood parks is crucial to ensure that all residents are <br />served by the city. One park scoring higher than another does not necessarily mean that it will be <br />replaced first, particularly if public input indicates demand for another park to be replaced sooner. <br />SECTION 5. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS. <br />If the public does not support the removal of a particular playground, but full replacement is not <br />feasible, other actions can be taken to preserve a space for children to engage in outdoor recreation <br />without constructing an entirely new playground. Alternative play spaces may be entertained with <br />public input. For example, "natural playgrounds," made from trees and recycled materials may be <br />cheaper to install and maintain than traditional playground equipment. Another option is converting <br />parkland, including the former playground area, into a naturalized landscape, providing a valued <br />outdoor amenity. <br />4 <br />