REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Westwood Oaks Park Playground Rehabilitation Project Initial Presentation
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
Westwood Oaks Park, located at 460 La Herran Drive, was dedicated in 1961. The 1.75 acre neighborhood park is bounded by La Herran Drive to the east and residential properties to the south, west and north. The existing park contains a playground, perimeter pathway, open grass area, recreation building, restrooms, basketball court, picnic area with BBQ, landscaping and various park amenities.
Since 2014, the City has prioritized rehabilitation of older playgrounds to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements, and improvement to meet new needs and funding guidelines. The City's 2017 Facility Condition Assessment (Kitchell CEM) indicated that the current Westwood Oaks Park site and playground were in "critical" condition and the park building was in "poor" condition. Based on prioritization, the FY2021//22 Capital Improvement Project budget allocated funding for a Westwood Oaks Park Playground Rehabilitation Project.
In July 2021, Council approved a contract with Gates and Associates, Inc. (Consultant) to complete project Phase 1 design work which will develop a site-specific Master Plan and playground schematic design including site assessment and community input on the preferred park elements.
Separately, the City is conducting outreach on the Pruneridge Ave Complete Street project, which may provide improved connectivity to Westwood Oaks Park.
DISCUSSION
At the September 2021 Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting, the Consultant will introduce the existing Westwood Oaks Park site conditions and the intended Project scope to create a unique, family friendly and inclusive neighborhood park environment that welcomes residents of all ages and abilities. The Commission will ...
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