Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/14/2023

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i I • lj � !ILK rdH i. r � I 6 i d a r 4 - ... ' {,•i � € errs -- A'S,.:, Alk- ,ti'a46''s .. r, . ,✓' agyc ; 1. 5 9\ € _,.,.. (.✓ice'•. iic�Y-. +l.f_e.. s,,. !'°.,..n 1 _`.i :°':,.t .. dr, Figures 21-23: (from left to right) Splintered wood on horizontal and diagonal supports;Splintered wood on support for swing set; Worn rope covering on climbing wall Autumn Heights Park Autumn Heights is a neighborhood park located in northwestern Ramsey at the intersection ofRabbit Street and Nutria Street,just east of Armstrong Boulevard and south of 173rd Avenue. Its playground was assembled by staff in 1985. Wooden timbers (6" x 6") bound the play area, with the play area not accessible via an ADA access path. The playground uses pea gravel for surfacing. The playground consists of a single wooden play structure with a tire swing and a metal pull-up bar. The tire itself is in good condition, but the chain it is attached to is rusted and shows wear. The top surface of the play structure consists of five parallel wooden planks, all of which are loose (with the exception of the second-to-rightmost plank). There are two means of entry, neither of which are ADA-compliant. One is a ladder with two metal bars serving as steps. The other is a curved surface with narrow gaps for footholds, comprised of eight wooden planks, all of which are fully attached. The flat surface between this surface and the top surface (which is three inches above this surface) is comprised of six wooden planks (none of which are fully secured) perpendicular to those on the top surface and parallel to those on the curved surface. There is a single straight stainless steel slide, which is in fair condition, (however it is South facing, which is not desirable). The terms of this Interim Playground Replacement Policy point to the playground components' removal, without replacement. :e 4.m Figure 24: Autumn Heights Park Playground 11