Meridian Playground Play Area Improvements
Updated: December 9, 2024
Fall 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in the public process by attending public meetings and participating in the survey! Comments and insights from the public helped the design consultant refine several site layouts and play equipment options. All of the existing sculptures on columns around the upper play area remain, although the sandbox and steps between the upper and lower play areas will be removed. Active areas in the play areas will have rubberized surfacing to provide better accessibility for all. Online survey responses and submitted comments showed that many people liked more natural-appearing play equipment. This is reflected in the type of selected play equipment shown in the preferred concept design in the link below.
Please view the Preferred Concept Design.
This project aims to make site improvements to the play area located within the western half of the former Home of Good Shepherd property. Most components of the play area were constructed in the early 1980s, and revised in 2002, and some equipment was replaced through a Neighborhood Matching Fund project in 2011. Several elements/features within the play area such as existing play equipment, art paving, play area ramps, custom-made v slides, and rubber tiles need to be renovated or replaced.
In addition, this project will be making accessibility improvements to the restroom structure adjacent to the play area. Construction of both projects will be coordinated to minimize the length of closures.
Location
Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, 98103
Budget
Play Area: $1,155,000 in funding is provided by the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)
Restroom Accessibility: $400,000
Schedule
Public engagement and design process: Winter - Spring 2024
Design and Permitting: Winter 2025 - Fall 2025
Construction: Winter 2025/2026 - Spring 2026
Project Description
This play area project will replace the play equipment and make accessibility improvements to the route from the main parking area and the restroom in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Community Participation
Public Meeting - 7/31/24