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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023 <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />7.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Discussion <br />Meeting Date <br />July 12, 2023 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager <br />Item Description <br />Park System Playground Replacements <br />Reviewed by <br />Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discussion to replace playgrounds park system wide. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The city is looking at the need to replace five playgrounds from 2024 to 2028. The Trott Brook Park playground is <br />in the PIF to be replaced in 2024 for $125,000. The other playgrounds coming up for replacement include <br />Riverplace Park (2026), Mississippi Oaks Park (2027), Highlands and Fresno Parks (2028). A total of twelve <br />playgrounds need to be replaced between 2024 and 2033. <br /> <br />Staff would like to start a discussion on the need to replace playgrounds in the coming years. The typical lifespan <br />of a playground is up to 25-years depending on the manufacturer and type of playground design. <br /> <br />Does the Commission desire to replace all the playgrounds currently in our park system? <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The average cost to replace a neighborhood size playground in 2023 is $125,000. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportunity to live, work and play <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Playground Replacement Map <br />