City Park may soon be getting a makeover.
Woodland City Councilmen will decide Tuesday whether to submit to an application for a grant of around $100,000 that would replace the park’s play structure.
Additional park improvements such as additional lighting may be included depending on the amount awarded to the city. City Park is located at 626 Cleveland St.
Staff estimates the city will be eligible to receive between $100,000 to $125,000 from the Housing Related Parks Program grant from the state. The play structure will cost around $94,000 to replace, according to a staff report.
Last year the city received $97,775 from the Housing Related Parks Program, which were used for the irrigation, landscaping and walkway improvements at Freeman Park, 1001 Main St.
“City Park was selected as the project site for the grant funding based on a number of factors,” said Senior Planner Dan Sokolow in the staff report. “The park is not located within an existing landscaping and lighting maintenance district. As a result, its operational and capital improvement costs are generally borne by the general fund.”
Last year, a play structure vendor completed a play equipment needs assessment for city park facilities, Sokolow added. The vendor rated the urgency of replacements on a scale of 1 to 3 with 1 being the most urgent need. The existing children’s large play structure at City Park was ranked in the top tier, Tier 1.
“Because City Park is located in a low-moderate income census tract, the city qualifies for the ‘disadvantaged community’ funding bonus in the Housing Related Parks Program,” said Sokolow. “The Play Equipment Needs Assessment estimated that replacing the playground structure at City Park would cost approximately $94,000. It should be noted that additional related improvements would also be needed for the playground equipment installation (possible ADA improvements, etc.).”
Housing Related Parks Program grant funds may be used for the creation, development or rehabilitation of park and recreation facilities, such as the acquisition of land, sport play fields, informal play areas, non-motorized recreational trails, play structures, outdoor recreation, community gardens and landscaping.
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