FRANKLIN PARK
December 2025
All-Abilities Playground Design
PROJECT INFORMATION
2 FY 2024-25 Budget
• $500,000 to replace playground with an all-abilities play space • City’s first inclusive playground for children with disabilities and other developmental challenges
Stakeholder Group
• Various views and insights
• Members include:
• Users of the park
• Occupational therapists and other developmental professionals • Parents and family of children with disabilities
• Representative from the Friendship Foundation
• Franklin Park Subcommittee members: Commissioners Lang, Caldwell, and Galassi
• Met, discussed, and worked to develop proposed playground 3 PLAYGROUND DESIGN ELEMENTS
4 • Low-level ramping
• Slides
• Platform rocker
• Climbers
• Spinners
• Sensory boards
• Chimes
• Shadow-caster
PLAYGROUND DESIGN ELEMENTS
5 • Colors were selected to be inviting, but not too colorful for those with visual sensitivities
• Blue shade structure coordinates with existing shade structures 6 7
8 9
11 FUNDING
FY 2024-25 Budget $500,000
LA Kings Foundation Donation ($75,000)
GameTime/CPRS Grant ($99,060)
Final Project Cost $315,000
Under Budget by $185,000
Preliminary Project Cost $489,060
12 LA KINGS FOUNDATION DONATION
• Interactive scavenger
hunt throughout
playground
• Crowns and paw print
(Bailey)
13 COMMISSION INPUT
• The Public Amenities Commission reviewed the proposed design on November 12, 2025 • Overall, the Commission supports the proposed project and provided the following input for Council consideration:
Item Commission Input Notes/Cost
1 Consider adding the City logo on the side of the Rock with Me platform rocker $500 2 Consider adding signage regarding history of the park as well as information regarding the renovation project
$500-$1000
per sign
3 Update the City website to highlight the uniqueness of the park and feature the new playground Will Be Done
4 Consider adding climbing elements to the playground to add additional variety for children of all abilities Cost Varies
5 Ensure drinking fountains throughout the park are functioning and updated, as needed Confirmed 14 PROJECT TIMELINE
Completed by Summer 2026
Includes:
• Approval of final design
• Contract execution (January 2026)
• Demolition
• Fabrication
• Shipping
• Installation
15 RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the proposed design of the Franklin Park
playground replacement project
2. Direct staff to prepare a corresponding agreement
with GameTime for purchase and installation of the
new playground equipment