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Town of Lexington Project ton - FY2024-28 CPA Pro ' x,N,ag Program Name: Park and Playground Improvements Date: 8/30/05 Program ID: Rec-CPA-1 Department: Recreation & Community Programs Revised: 9/28/22 Submitted by: Peter Coleman Phone: (781) 698-4803 Email: pcoleman@lexingtonma.gov Description of Capital Program: The Recreation Committee requests $155,000 in FY2024 to update and replace the playground equipment and safety surfacing and install signage at Justin Park. The new playground equipment would be designed for children ages 2-5 and/or ages 5-12. Once the new play equipment has been installed, an inspection by an independent, third - party company will be completed. Additionally, based on the recommendations in the 2017 ADA Compliance Study, an accessible route will be installed between the accessible parking area and the playground. Goals of Capital Program: Through the Community Needs Assessment, the playgrounds have been classified as either neighborhood or community parks and they are used frequently by the youth of Lexington. The existing play equipment at the various parks is outdated and needs to be replaced. The playground equipment at Justin Park was last replaced in 2003 and play structures typically have a life cycle of 15-20 years, depending on the amount of use. The proposed playground improvements will renovate and rehabilitate existing safety surfacing and equipment so that all sites will be in compliance with local and national health and safety standards. Impact if Not Maintained: Based on the playground audits and the site assessments from the Community Needs Assessment, both completed in 2020, the current playground equipment, use zones, and surfacing are at the end of their life cycle and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), ADA standards have been revised over the years in an effort to maximize safety and accessibility. As the equipment continues to age and deteriorate, more frequent inspections, repairs and equipment removal will be needed to ensure that the users are safe. This is neither cost effective nor efficient. Major Spending over Past 5 Years: In FY2017, the safety fencing at the Center Recreation Complex along Worthen Road and at Muzzey Field along Massachusetts Avenue was replaced. In FY2018, new swings were installed at Munroe Park, Franklin Park, and at the Center Recreation Complex. In FY2021/FY2022, the playground equipment and safety surfacing was replaced and ADA improvements were completed at Sutherland Park. In FY2022, the playground equipment and safety surfacing was replaced and funding was approved for ADA improvements at Rindge Park. A total of $475,000 was appropriated for these four projects. Work Currently Underway: Funding was appropriated in FY2023 ($200,000) to update and replace the playground equipment and safety surfacing at Kinneens Park. The project also calls for the installation of fencing around the playground, signage, park benches, and a bike rack at this neighborhood park. Poured -in place (PIP) safety surfacing will be installed at specific locations, which will greatly enhance accessibility to those play elements and significantly reduce the maintenance needed at the site going forward. The initial community meeting was held in Spring 2022. The next community meeting will take place in October 2022 and the design will be finalized this fall. It is anticipated that this project will be completed in Spring 2023. Planned Spending for Next 5 Years: FY2025: $805,000 - Update and replace the playground equipment and rehabilitate the rubber poured -in-place safety surfacing at Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Playground is one of two community playgrounds in Lexington. The new playground will provide universal access to all play components and elements so the playground will be Recreation - Page 23 Printed October 10, 2022