Park Equipment &
Playground Shade
Recommendations
Tracy Martin
February 2022
Park Equipment
2 Today’s Ask
That the Parks and Recreation Commission review
the final park equipment selections and recommend
use of this equipment to the City Council.
Recommendations will also be provided to the
consultant for use in the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan.
Barbecue Grills & Bins
$299 $354 $621
4 $1,255
Bicycle Racks
$338 $385
5 $729
Drinking Fountains
$7,180 $3,270
6 Monument/Entry Signs
$7,760
7 $1,565 - $5,630
Picnic Tables
$1,657 $1,516
8 Benches
9 $1,437 $1,585 $2,608
Trash Receptacles
$1,249
10 $1,100
Rules Signage
11 Short and simple text
Use pictograms / icons
Positive messaging
Today’s Ask
That the Parks and Recreation Commission review
the final park equipment selections and recommend
use of this equipment to the City Council.
Recommendations will also be provided to the
consultant for use in the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan.
Playground Shade
Draft Policy Recommendation
13 Today’s Ask
That the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend to the City Council the use of shade at
Corona’s playgrounds following current best
practices and an appropriation of $350,000 to
provide shade protection at new playgrounds at
Mountain Gate, Lincoln and Santana Parks.
Recommendations will also be provided to the
consultant for use in the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan.
Follow Best Practices
Handbook for Public Playground Safety, 2010 Edition
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Questions to Ask If Yes, Potential Mitigation
Is sun exposure sufficient to heat exposed
bare metal slides, platforms, steps and
surfacing enough to burn children?
Bare metal slides, platforms and steps should be
shaded or located out of direct sun.
Provide warnings that equipment and surfacing
exposed to intense sun can burn.
Will children be exposed to the sun during
the most intense part of the day?
Consider shading the playground or providing
shaded areas nearby.
RECOMMENDATION
Shade Options
• Natural esthetic
• Lower cost
• Environmental benefits
• Reduced temperatures
• Not most-effective coverage
• Leaves and debris
• Urban Forest Master Plan
• Artificial materials
• Increased cost
• Full / partial coverage
options
• Maintenance / vandalism
concerns
• Replacement costs
Shade Structures Trees Combination / Flexible
• Balances natural / artificial
appearance
• Scalable
• Not full coverage
• Target specific areas
• Overall cooling effect for
spectators, too
RECOMMENDATION
Shade Policy Recommendations
Desired Coverage:
• Combination of shade and trees to provide coverage of equipment consistent with Best Practices
• Provide shade for bench/seating areas for parents and caregivers • When full coverage is easily achievable and economical, use a multi-panel structure to keep area open
Timeline:
• Install as playground equipment is replaced or integrate into playground design
Budget:
• Request $350,000 funds in FY 2023 for:
• Lincoln Park Playground: $110,000 (combination)
• Santana Park Playground: $150,000 (combination)
• Mountain Gate Playground: $90,000 (multi-panel full coverage) Let’s
Talk!
Today’s Ask
That the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend to the City Council the use of shade at
Corona’s playgrounds following current best
practices and an appropriation of $350,000 to
provide shade protection at new playgrounds at
Mountain Gate, Lincoln and Santana Parks.
Recommendations will also be provided to the
consultant for use in the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan.
QUESTIONS?
951-817-5880
[email protected]
www.CoronaCA.gov
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