Council Meeting
Westwood Oaks Park
Master Plan Update and
Preferred Playground
Schematic Design, and
Measure R Ordinance
April 19, 2022
• Council Goal: Enhance community sports,
recreational and arts assets
• Capital Improvement Project #3136
• July 2021 – Design Contract
• September 21, 2021 – PRC #1
• September 24, 2021 – Online Survey
• September 25, 2021 – On-site Meeting
• November 16, 2021 – PRC #2
• January 18, 2022 – PRC #3
• April 19, 2022 – Council Review/Approval
2 Background
Design Guidelines
• Incorporate Community Input: Preference for Tree themed playground • Integrate proposed park amenities with existing park features, trees and landscaping
• Support the City’s sustainability and age-friendly goals • Buffer adjacent neighbors from park use impacts
• Use research-based best practices: include all elements of play at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, implement inclusion/universal design, accommodate added capacity
• Consider asset lifecycle maintenance costs
3 • Satisfy playground equipment grant guidelines
Westwood Oaks Park Rehabilitation Project -
Westwood Oaks Park - Existing Park Master Plan
4 Favorite Existing Park Amenities:
• Loop Path
• Play Area
• Quiet Seating Area
Preferred Park Improvements:
• Renovate and Expand Playground
• Maintain Grass Meadow
• Repair Loop Path
• Upgrade Drinking Fountain
• Improve Park Lighting
Park visit frequency:
• Very Frequently – 2+ times a week
• Frequently – 1 time a week
Preferred Playground Theme:
Tree House
5 • Option 3 design & play elements
Community Input - Sept. 2021 - Jan. 2022
•
Pruneridge Ave
Westwood Oaks Park –
Master Plan Update
Pruneridge Ave
6 Preferred Playground Schematic Design
Option 3
7 Park & Playground Rehabilitation Project 3136
Full Scope
Est. Cost=
$1.905M
Scope Area
8 Playground Rehabilitation Project 3136
Reduced Scope within Budget
Est. Cost=
$0.85M
(Est. Constr. $0.85M)
9 Playground Rehabilitation Project – Add/Alternate Items
Add/Alternate Items (Est. Constr.)
($0.596M)
($0.150M)
($0.015M)
($0.162M)
($0.131M)
10 (Est. Constr.
(Est. Constr. $0.85M)
11 Playground Rehabilitation Project– Scope within Budget
12 Preferred Playground Schematic Design - Ages 2-5
Suspension
Bridge
Merry-Go-All Web
Tail
Rock
Step
Swerve
Zip Slide
Roller
Slide
Ladder
Loop
Bongos
Plank
Climber
Stump
Platform
Wilderslide
Double Twin
Spiral
Forked
Log
Balance
Beam
VistaTwist
Tower 2
13 Preferred Playground Schematic Design - Ages 6-12
14 Preferred Playground Schematic Design – Swing Zone
Sand Play
Arch Swing Belt Seat Swing
Sway
Bench
Expression Swing
Elements of Play
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