RFP Response (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) — Santa Clarita City Council, July 11, 2023

Proposal for
City of Santa Clarita
Prepared by
Project Video Option 4
06-28-2023
Job # 108203-01
Valencia Glen Park Playground Renovation Option 3 and 4 435-760-5103 | www.gwpark.com
Project Video Option 3
Great Western Installations | Tyler Kyriopoulos 435-760-5103 [email protected] Table of Contents
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RFP# PPOS-22-23-55A

GREAT WESTERN INSTALLATIONS, INC RESPONSE
TO: The City of Santa Clarita

INTRODUCTION
It’s a pleasure, as Great Western Installations, Inc, as well as on behalf of the entire Project Team, to provide a detailed response to the RFQ #PPOS- 22- 23-55A for the Design-Build of the Play Area at Valencia Glen Park.

The current RFP has been carefully reviewed and vetted, after a full submission of the previously released RFQ, and we are confident that we are uniquely positioned to be the ideal choice for the City of Santa Clarita for the creative and efficient completion of this project. We have reviewed the objectives and scope in great detail, specifically on the RFP under Scope of Work and believe we have compiled a solid Design-Build Team that addresses each and every item within the boundaries of the City’s objectives and desired scope, including the ability to work collaboratively, smoothly, and closely with City staff in performing the turnkey work proficiently; within the established time schedule and budget, not to exceed $1,000,000. Our understanding of the project mirrors the City’s objectives, such as,
FULL TURNKEY, DESIGN-BUILD SCOPE:
• Demolition and removal of existing play areas and surrounding landscape areas, as needed
• Procurement and installation of Universally Accessible and Inclusive Play Equipment
o Play equipment will meet standards for Inclusion in the National Demonstration Site Program (details here and in ancillary documents)
• Construction of new play area totaling roughly 7000 SF o Play equipment will focus on Nature Theming and Inclusion • Providing and installing a new drinking fountain
o With pet bowl and water bottle filler
• Providing and installing any necessary signage
• Providing and installing full, PIP Rubber Resilient Safety Surfacing that meets ASTM standards for both safety and ADA accessibility o Includes full customized theming in the flooring itself to add play value and highlight the unique play space
o Includes TPV Premium cutouts for high friction areas for greater longevity and of the safety surfacing
• Providing and installing seating solutions for the overall park and play areas for both children and adults
• Providing and installing shade structures, minimum of 75% coverage, for maximize UV protection and comfort of park patrons
o Includes integrated shades on play equipment
o Includes freestanding shades over new seating spaces
• Providing and installing fenced play spaces with limited points of aggress/egress
• Providing and installing any required landscape improvements as immediately needed in the overhaul of the new park layout and adjacent to new construction
• Coordination of connections to existing site conditions and park amenities in the park renovation
• Coordinating through the design-build process to accommodate for all existing site utilities by using resources like DigAlert, as-builts, etc. • Providing, in this packet, a broken out, complete scope to reflect the proposed SOV of each piece to be performed on the entire Design-Build process, line-itemized, reflecting the detail-oriented nature of the DesignBuild Team to understand the full complexities of the overall project o Included in Cost Proposal, submitted separately
ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SCOPE TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DESIGNBUILD TEAM:
• Providing and coordinating all design services for a full construction plan set including landscape architecture, civil engineering, site survey, and any other necessary discipline to compile a complete set of construction plans and specifications
o Ensuring that all meet current California Codes, ADA requirements, the City’s UDC, Standards for Public Works Construction, and Standard Green Book specs
• Providing designs of play area and how it fits within the overall park concept
o Options included in this Response Packet
o Includes Shade Structures, along with all needed stamped engineering and calcs to pull City Building Permits, as needed • Coordination with City Staff on full submittals for selection of materials, colors, styles, etc by providing samples and mockups in a prompt manner to achieve the City’s final aesthetic for the fit and finish of the products to be supplied
• Providing landscape, hardscape, and any irrigation design, as needed, for the integration of the renovation into the existing site conditions • Coordination and hosting assistance of at a minimum two Community Outreach Meetings to determine feedback for the design intent of the project and desired outcomes
o Includes continual changing of plans to meet community needs as they are identified throughout the design-build process and in coordination with the City’s interest
• Coordination with the City on the NEPA environmental review, as needed • Compliance to all CDBG Funding Requirements and necessary processes • and paperwork
• Preparing and submitting all applications, 25%, 75%, and 95% construction documents, and any other materials needed to pull and complete the necessary City Building Permits
• Committing fully to the constant Project Management of the Design-Build, from the initial onset of design to the overseeing of construction activities towards the ultimate completion of the project by our dedicated and experienced staff
• Providing required 3rd party audits before final turnover of the project to the City
Per the City’s recommendation, we have incorporated all aspects of the desired Scope of Work and are prepared to not only meet all the minimum requirements per the requested scope, but to exceed those expectations with an amazing group of experienced and highly qualified individuals and organizations as part of our Design Build Team that is tested and proven.

WORK STATEMENT
Our mutual success on this project will be accomplished by adhering to the Tasks as provided by the City. Great Western Installations, Inc has partnered with multiple exceptional entities, each with their own set of qualifications and expertise, in this goal towards realizing the Tasks outlined by the City of Santa Clarita. These entities (including Great Western Installations, Inc.), along with their scope, structure, and role, are as follows:
• Great Western Installations, Inc— GWI will act as the General Contractor and project lead in this endeavor. GWI is a California B, C61/D34 Licensed Contractor and is current with DIR registration. GWI holds the necessary bonding capacity and insurance required, including professional services insurance, builder’s risk insurance, and completed operations insurance, beyond the requested requirements. GWI also, in partnership with its sister company, Great Western Recreation, are the exclusive distributors for Playcore and GameTime products in Southern California and have a full administration and design team to assist with the overall management of the project’s finalization from award to completion.

GWI was established in 2007 and has completed, in conjunction with GWR and GT, thousands of projects, including many inclusive play areas, throughout the Western U.S. Tyler Kyriopoulos, President and CPSI, will be the point person for the project and will assist with all coordination. *Additional information on the company can be found at www.gwpark.com • Playcore Wisconsin, Inc— Playcore is the corporate holding company that owns and operates nearly 40 manufacturing organizations. Beyond owning several of the manufacturing companies that we’ll be utilizing in this project, they have established a prominent department called CORE, the Center for Outreach, Research, and Education. CORE will be heavily involved in the Inclusive Design aspect of the project, under the direction of Jennie Sumrell, utilizing their 7 Principles of Inclusive Play (details here) and Play Together programs based solely on case studies and research in the field of Inclusive and Universal Design. Furthermore, Playcore will be managing the aspects for the National Demonstration Site programs and compiling all the preliminary data for the park usage, both before the park renovation and after, and provide full reports for the City use (examples of a similar project at Beattie Park in Lompoc, CA are included in the ancillary documents) *Additional information on the company can be found at www.playcore.com
• GameTime— GameTime, a Playcore company, will be assisting in both the design of inclusive and nature play elements, as well as providing the materials for the playground. GameTime is Playcore’s largest company and was established in 1929. They’ve since been providing the finest quality and most innovative playground equipment in the industry, boasting the best warranty in the playground realm. GameTime’s custom design division, Landmark Design, will be instrumental in coordinating the themed concepts to be included in the inclusive play environment being proposed at Valencia Glen Park. *Additional information on the company can be found at www.gametime.com
• RRM Design Group— RRM will be the landscape architect and engineering company on the project. RRM was established in 1974 and currently has 130 employees, multiple offices, and has a multitude of inclusive play area designs under their belts. RRM will be providing the topographical survey, site plans, irrigation plans, landscape plans, and any other associated plans and engineering needed. They will also be assisting with community meetings and outreach and finalizing all construction documents and assisting with the permitting process. They are extremely familiar with the process that the City requires, having been part of the Design Build Team at Canyon Country Park in partnership with GWI. *Additional information can be found at www.rrmdesign.com • Play Foundations, Inc— Play Foundations will be handling all the construction on site. PF has years of expertise in a full spectrum of scope, including all the necessary elements involved with site prep, installation, and close out of the project at Valencia Glen Park. They have completed multiple projects of similar nature and scope, including the site prep and installation of the City of Santa Clarita at Canyon Country Park, and bring a level of professionalism and craftsmanship that is unparalleled in the industry. *Additional information can be found at www.playfoundations.com • Robertson Industries, Inc (TotTurf)— Robertson Industries, a Playcore company, will be providing the materials and completing the installation of the resilient safety surfacing. They have worked with the City of Santa Clarita on an exclusive basis for years, including providing surfacing at Canyon Country Park (amongst other recently completed parks), and are the largest and best equipped entity for the installation of the highest quality Pour in Place Rubber Surfacing that will be utilized in this project, maximizing our ability to provide an inclusive play space that is safe, durable, and aesthetically pops. *Additional information can be found at www.totturf.com
This Design-Build Team is uniquely positioned to take a comprehensive and technical approach to the various Tasks required by the RFP. That approach to the Tasks is as follows:

Task 1- Project Management
The DB Team will be spearheading all aspects of the project management, along with incorporating City Staff into the process, towards the completion of the project.

This will be completed by initially establishing the requested Project Development Team (PDT), consisting of the key players from each organization involved in the project. Upon receipt of the Award and/or NTP of the project, the Team will be gathered, and initial meetings scheduled, to introduce all pivotal personal that will constitute the PDT and set milestones for the various tasks ahead. These milestones will include budgets, timelines, design requirements, and the means and methods to be used over the course of the entire project from onset to completion. The PDT will continue to coordinate the smooth workflow and realization of project milestones with a regularly scheduled (ideally weekly or bi-monthly) project meeting either virtual and/or in person (or on-site as the project moves into the construction phase) to keep the City up to date on the status of the project. These meetings will be organized with agendas, minutes, and all backup in written format to keep all entities apprised of updates and keep a log of the process. All visuals needed will be provided by the DB Team towards coordination of schedules, designs, potential items to be addressed in the field, and other considerations for the project. Any additional meetings needed to coordinate with outlying agencies (ex. Building & Safety) will be broached by the PDT and organized accordingly.

Task 2- Preliminary Investigation
The DB Team will pursue obtaining all existing backup documentation, site conditions details, and other existing information available on the site, project, and City requirements, and implement those existing resources at the onset of the project.

This will be accomplished by collecting existing plans from the City, asbuilts of the park, any relevant utility documentation, past upgrades/changes to the park design, review of existing ADA applications, etc towards this effort. This includes initial site visit by the entire aforementioned PDT to evaluate any additional information to be gleaned on site as a collective Team. These findings will be used by the DB Team towards the preliminary site plans for the upcoming renovations. The DB Team will be responsible for assessing and taking responsibility for those existing resources and will also coordinate the site survey to be completed by licensed and trained professionals to confirm site conditions and assist in finalizing the comprehensive construction scope and costs.

Task 3- Design
The DB Team will be solely responsible for completing the necessary planning and compiling the needed designs for this project, including the Play Equipment Designs, Site Plan Designs, and Landscape/Hardscape Plans.

Furthermore, the complete SOV and Construction Cost Estimate will be composed for final review and acceptance by the City.

This overarching Task will be accomplished by initially reviewing with the PDT the scope of itemized tasks listed for the project, the implementation of any needed required NEPA requirements, the comprehensive project schedule with milestones, the preliminary cost estimates as they adhere to the overall budget, the current site conditions and proposed location of the play spaces for maximize usage, and any other early considerations for the project design. From that point, the DB Team will commission the site survey to be completed and incorporate the subsequent topographical plan and utilize that on the first, official 25% construction set, showcasing the scope of work, necessary grades, ADA accessibility, product/material placement, and other considerations for the overall general design. All design elements will be done in a collaboration with the City to ensure all design aspects and scope are reviewed and approved by City Staff.

The DB Team will also use their extensive expertise in the field of Inclusive and Interactive Play and put together full schematic drawings of the play areas, including surrounding hardscape, shades, amenities, and so forth, in that collaboration with the City for their review, input, and ultimate approval.

These will include detailed 2D drawings, renderings/mockups with multiple angles, Lumion video fly throughs, as requested, and material/color selections processes.

Any and all Community Outreach Events’ feedback will be incorporated into the plans as they develop; once a minimum of the 25% construction plans are completed for review. These plans will then be reviewed between the DB Team and the City toward the final selection of approved play equipment for use on the project. Once a final design is chosen, then the DB Team will provide all backup marketing materials needed for notifying the public, providing mockups, videos, posters, and other materials, as needed.

The DB Team, spearheaded by RRM Design at this juncture, will then work up the next phase of landscape plan sets. These will include hardscape and irrigation considerations, grading issues that need to be addressed, hardscape changes/additions, landscaping areas, and other elements to be included in that overall scope. The DB Team will rely on the City’s recommendation for requested landscape needs towards that end, while also incorporating best practices for the region. This final plan will be compiled together with the playground design as a full construction set.

Finally, the DB Team will carefully highlight the detailed scope and costs to effectively complete the project, as planned, keeping within the budget and timeline for completion. This will include line items for each part of the scope to be performed, highlighting the costs for each piece of the project to be done.

Adjustments will be made in collaboration with the City, as needed, to ensure it meets the Tasks required.

Task 4- Construction Documents
The DB Team will compile the full set of construction plans, in phases, that incorporate all aspects for the successful submission for permits, and the ultimately successful completion of the site renovation, including Civil Engineering, Architectural Plans, Landscape Plans, Specification Sheets, and all other requirements.

This Task will be accomplished by the DB Team putting together the Civil Sheets, detailing the existing site conditions and proposed demolition of existing hardscape, amenities, and managing that demolition with the existing utilities and areas outside of the Area of Work. This portion will address concerns and a plan for stormwater compliance, as part of the design considerations. It will also take into account the existing ADA conditions of the site and identify any areas that will require attention for compliance. Any grading, drainage, or retaining walls needed will be included in this portion of the plan set, along with identifying existing utilities.

The DB Team will also put together the Architectural Sheets for the construction documents. These include the details for the construction of the play equipment, site amenities, shade structures, drinking fountain, and other site elements that are a part of the overall project. This will include any stamped structural plans needed for the shade structures and will address any concerns for electrical and/or plumbing, if needed.

The Landscape Sheets will be included in this overall construction plan set by the DB Team. This includes addressing any sidewalks, curbing, and other hardscape that will be required for the transformation of the play space. It will also include any planting needed and will review that aspect with the City for placement and approval.

The Design-Build Team will also include a full specification packet as part of the construction documents, in CSI format, identifying the materials and products used, details on those products, along with written details on installation, usage, performance, and so forth. The DB Team will also coordinate submittal packets for the City’s review and approval for materials, color selections, and other aspects as joint approach to receiving the correct items in the field per design and spec.

The Construction Documents will be compiled in a full, organized manner and a meeting will be scheduled to review final plans with the City to go over the plans, in details, in final review. As mentioned, all plans will be prepared in phases at 25%, 75%, and 95%, and will be completed in the formats requested by the City. Once all final plans are complete, hard copies will be provided to the City for its records and future use, as well as versions in digital format.

Task 5- Plan Review & Permits
The Design-Build Team will complete all plan submission and permit retrieval through the City’s processes.

This Task will be completed by taking the full plan set and calculations to the City Building & Safety Dept and submitting the appropriate application for permit, providing all the necessary backup plans and details, and working through any red line items for resubmittal and ultimate final approval by the B&S and pulling the required permits for the project. The initial submission will be done electronically, per the City’s request, but in-person plan review is expected and welcomed to get the permits pushed through in an timely manner. Any corrections needed will be addressed and resubmitted in a prompt fashion. Any and all clearances from various City Agencies will be obtained as well, including Fire, Zoning, Environmental, Community Development, and any other required agency for sign off on the final plans.

Task 6- Construction Administration & Management
The DB Team will be coordinating all construction management and logistics, as well as performing all required construction in the field, towards the efficient and successful completion of the project’s scope of work and all finalization of punch lists, records drawings, and any other ultimate tasks for terminal completion of the renovation.

The final Task will be accomplished by the DB Team with a collaborative approach in managing the various Sub-Contractors on site performing the work.

The DB Team will assign a Project Manager, as well as a Site Superintendent, to ensure that adequate attention is given in the field on a daily basis. This will include providing a detailed schedule with milestones on construction, coordinating deliveries of all equipment and materials on site, maintaining proper site safety and security, coordinating site inspections with City Staff and/or Building Officials, and construction of all play apparatuses, shades, site amenities, hardscape, safety surfacing, and all other elements as part of the overall approved plan. Should any Special Inspections identify work that needs improvement, the DB Team and on-site Project Management will take steps for corrective actions and ensure the project is completed to the satisfaction of the City. Any and all submittals and RFI’s will also run through the DB Team for reviw and collaboration with City Staff.

Upon substantial completion of the project, the DB Team, along with the City, will make preparations for a site visit and comprehensive inspection in order to identify a punch list of items for final completion. These will be completed in short order by the DB Team. They will coordinate any 3rd Party inspections for the play equipment and safety equipment, by a CPSI, and provide the report to the City. Once punch list items are resolved, the DB Team will move towards turning the project over to the City.

Record Drawings and as-builts will be provided to the City by the DB Team, as well as Owner’s Manuals, Maintenance Guides, Executed Warranties, hardware kits, touch up paint, and any other materials and/or resources required by the City for final completion. The City’s Construction & Demolition Plan Form will be completed and submitted for sign off.

The DB Team will also assist the City with marketing, news bulletins, promos, and other means towards hosting a Grand Opening event and registering the project under the National Demonstration Site Network. Details of the NDS Program are in the Ancillary Documents to this Response Packet. Part of that is the data and analytics provided by the CORE group, as part of using this program. Three comprehensive and data-driven reports will be provided to the City as takeaways; the Initial Impact Report, Baseline Outcomes, and Visitor Outcomes. Examples of those are in the Ancillary Documents, but these reports will be given to the City to be used for providing outcomes and feedback on the project to decision-makers for justification of the monies spent on this renovation, as well as providing statistical backup proving health benefits for the community with park improvements by the Dept.

In conclusion, this Design-Build Team is prepared and fully capable to handle the complexities of this project in stride and deliver a wonderful renovation to Valencia Glen Park. The entire Design-Build Team is excited for the chance to join the City of Santa Clarita once again in a collaboration for the betterment of the community.

Sincerely,
Tyler Kyriopoulos, CPSI
President
Great Western Installations, Inc
06/26/2023
**Additionally, in the full RFP Response Packet and ancillary documentation, you will find the following:
• Detailed Concept Plans including Renderings for Park Renovation • Option 1- Video here
• Option 2- Video here
• Detailed project schedule including milestones
• Company information
• GWI
• GameTime/Playcore
• RRM Design
• Play Foundations
• Robertson Industries
• Key Personnel Bios and Roles
• References
• Additional references in depth can be seen here
• National Demonstration Site information
• Including details on 7 Principles of Inclusive Play
• Including an example of the data and reports that will be provided to the City for Valencia Glen Park as part of that program (the example is Beattie Park in Lompoc, CA)
• Environmental Information on GameTime
• Warranty
• Color Choices
• Sub-Consultant Form
• Sub-Contractor Form
• All other forms requested in the RFP, individually submitted via BidNet Direct

VALENCIA GLEN PARK RENOVATIONDESIGN-BUILD SCHEDULE
• RFP Submitted/Due- June 28th, 2023
• Evaluation of Proposals- June 28th-July 5th, 2023
• Contract Notice to Award- TBD (July 11th, 2023)
• Contract Review/Finalization- July 14th, 2023
• Initial Meeting with PDT- July 19th, 2023
o Includes on-site visit by entire Design Build Team
o Weekly or Bi-Monthly meetings of PDT to continue throughout the project
• Provide initial play area concepts for review/collaboration with the City- July 19th, 2023
• Proceed with site survey by RRM Design- Completed by July 31st, 2023 • Re-draw designs based on initial City feedback- July 26th, 2023 • Provide 25% Plans with Play Area Concepts- July 31st, 2023 • Host minimum of two community meetings- TBD (end of July/early August) • Incorporate community meeting input with finalized play area designsCompleted by August 31st, 2023 • Complete 75% construction plan set and submit to B&S- By September 30th, 2023
• Concurrently move to procure/fabricate all needed equipment- September 30th, 2023
• B&S Review and Pulling Permits- TBD (complete by October 31st, 2023) • Begin on site construction- November 1st, 2023
• Complete on site construction- Feb 15th, 2024
• Proceed with final inspections, closeouts, and turn over to City- Feb 29th, 2024
*Please note, the construction schedule is tentative and fluid. Certain outside factors, like Building & Safety Review and approvals, weather delays, material delays, etc could have impact on the schedule
Tyler Kyriopoulos, CPSI
President
Great Western Installations, Inc

ANCILLARY

DOCUMENTS
Great Western Recreation Background
In 1969, the same year Neil Armstrong made his historic first steps on the surface of the moon, Rich Boyce was beginning an adventure on Earth. He founded Boyce Recreation in Wellsville, Utah, and became the exclusive representative for GameTime in Utah and Wyoming. He continued exploring the world of play and recreation by expanding into Montana and Idaho, and later into Nevada.

In 1992, Steve Kyriopoulos, a former Parks Director for the City of Logan, Utah, began working with Rich. In 1999, Rich turned over the day-to-day operations to Steve. The company took on a new name - Great Western Park and Playground, Inc. In 2004, Steve looked westward and took steps to expand and provide park and playground products to the people of Southern California.

In 2016, Great Western took another step in its journey. Steve handed the controls to his son Tyler Kyriopoulos and Lewis Painter. Tyler and Lewis wanted to expand both the geographical reach and the services of the company and rebranded as Great Western Recreation (GWR). In 2020, GWR expanded operations into Washington and Alaska, bringing the total number of states we serve to eight.

GWR continues to be the exclusive representative for GameTime, as we have for more than 50 years.

GameTime is a leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment for nearly a century. GWR also represents many complementary lines of commercial park equipment, including shelters, shades, site amenities, splash pads, bleachers, outdoor fitness equipment, athletic equipment, outdoor musical equipment, dog park elements, and more. We combine a comprehensive product portfolio with full turnkey services from initial design to field installation.

Our team includes seven full-time CAD designers, as well as a trained crew of rendering specialists, replacement specialists, order entry, customer service, and accounting specialists. We also employ ten CPSI-certified territory managers within our company who stay up-to-date with the guidelines from ASTM, CPSC, ADA, and IPEMA.

After 50 years, Great Western Recreation is more prepared than ever to provide the highest level of customer service, high-quality products, and a complete solution for all of your recreation projects. Let's embark on a journey together, and build amazing places where people love to play.

GameTime is a leading designer of commercial
playground equipment, outdoor fitness products,
custom recreation spaces, and site furnishings.

We strive to create the kinds of places people love
and where people love to play.

Play and recreation is a fundamental human right,
and we take our role in helping communities
create active, healthy places seriously. We
focus on inclusion, diversity and equity in
our playground designs, align our products
with the research of leading play, health, and
wellness experts, and advocate tirelessly for the
advancement of safer, more accessible and fun
places that bring people together.

This is our mission since 1929: to build the highest
quality products, design the most memorable
play and recreation experiences, and to lead the
industry with innovative solutions that help people
of all ages, all abilities, and all backgrounds realize the transforming power of play.

ABOUT GAMETIME
GameTime creates fun, healthy and active places where all children and families become physically, emotionally and socially strong. gametime.com | 800.235.2440

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY®

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RRM Design Group is a California
corporation and an employee-owned
company, incorporated November 26, 1974
FIRM PROFILE | RRM Design Group
RRM exists because we love creating environments people enjoy. That is what got us into the business over 45 years ago, and it is why we continue to thrive today. Our architects and landscape architects, engineers, surveyors, and planners work with our clients and their communities to create the parks our children play in, the roads we drive down on our way to work, the neighborhoods we come home to, and the fire stations that keep our communities safe.

Our work culture emphasizes collaboration, frequent communication, and accessibility. We're a close partner with our clients, helping them understand and navigate through the project lifecycle. Whether your project is public or private, commercial or residential, we listen, we design, and we deliver. On time. On budget. Since 1974.

PERSONNEL BY DISCIPLINE
195 professionals on staff at RRM Design Group in 6 core disciplines:

Architecture Landscape
Architecture
Support
Staff Planning
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Structural Engineering
33 California Licensed Architects
37 Architecture Designers
14 California Licensed Civil Engineers
3 California Licensed Structural Engineers
25 Engineering Designers
18 California Licensed Landscape Architects
14 Landscape Designers
17 Community & Urban Planners
1 Licensed Surveyor
3 Surveying Technicians
33 Administrative Support Staff

OUR TEAM
Jack Cox
Jack has been in the industry for over 25 years and put his experience to work when he built the foundation for what has become a fixture in Southern California for all things play.

Founder & CEO
Noel Velazquez
Noel continues to build on his 10+ years of industry experience as he leads the PFI team to continued success and expansion into more facets of the trade for each unique project
encountered.

Lead Foreman
Amy Williams
Amy brings 30 years of CPA experience to the PFI team and ensures that the office always meets and exceeds its obligations for delivering the compliance and training necessary to keep the evolution of efficiency going.

Office Manager
Bill Weigel
Bill has been working on building his diverse skillset in the industry for over 10 years and keeps innovation and tech on the forefront of the management side ensuring PFI is always prepared to get the job done.

Project Manager
John Leonard
John has been honing his skills in the industry for over 25 years and continues to ensure that PFI has the latest and most precise tools to deliver solid project estimates that keep things on track from startup to completion
Chief Estimator
Safety
Service
Strength
Success
Contract Admininstrator/Sales Support:

Shelley Monk (602) 460-1121 [email protected]
Contracts, Purchase Agreements, Insurance, Payment & Performance Bonds Sales Administrative Support:

April Tourangeau (602) 707-6884 [email protected] Submittals, Bid Docs, PreQual/Vendor Apps, Insurance Renewals, Sample Requests Installation Service Center: 1027 W. 9th St, Upland CA 91786 Phil Manzanarez, Service Ctr. Manager (626) 536-4071 [email protected] Brenda Dunkin, Project Coordinator (909) 921-0025 [email protected] Post Installation Certificates & Warranty:

Becky Morris 602-707-6894 [email protected] Payroll & HR:

Theresa Tena, Certified Payroll Clerk (602) 707-6883 [email protected] Lizette Figueroa, Certified Payroll
& Labor Compliance (602) 707-6885 [email protected] Accounting:

Sue Chadwick (602) 707-6888 [email protected] Accounting Manager
Corrie Hatch (602) 707-6898 [email protected] Senior Accountant
Kris Montgomery (602) 707-6896 [email protected] Accounting Assistant
Corporate Office: 2414 W. 12th St., Suite 5, Tempe AZ 85281 (800) 858-0519 Fax (602) 340-0402
www.totturf.com
Contractor’s License & Corp. Data:

EIN: 86-0686635
CA Contractor’s License: 667261 C61/D12 exp. 3/31/2021
CA DIR Listing: 1000002700 exp. 6/30/2021
Robertson Industries, Inc. is owned and managed by the Playcore Corporation. We are widely known by our brand name, Tot Turf™. This is a brand name for Robertson’s poured in place resilient safety surfacing and Synthetic grass, most commonly seen on playgrounds. Our legal entity name is Robertson Industries Inc., but we are also commonly known as Robertson Recreational Surfaces, a Playcore company. An industry leader since 1991.

Great Western Installations Project Team
Tyler Kyriopoulos
Sales Representative/Owner
Tyler has been with Great Western Recreation since 1997, first as an installer and later as a Sales Representative and principal owner. This career path has made Tyler an expert at the construction level, as well as the design level, for playground projects. He has become one of the nation’s leading representatives for both Game Time, as well as Great Western Recreation. He coordinates hundreds of park and playground projects over the course of his career and demonstrates the ability to coordinate large and small projects quickly and efficiently. Tyler recently completed two All-Inclusive Play Spaces in similar size and scope at Canyon Country Park for the City of Santa Clarita and at Joy Playground for the City of Atascadero.

Lewis Painter
Design Lead/Owner
Lewis has been with Great Western Recreation since 1998. He has been working in the construction and design of play & recreation spaces for over 25 years. This foundation of knowledge and experience in building and designing has created a persistent focus on creating positive solutions allowing proactive avenues to achieve your project goals. This philosophy consistently yields positive outcomes for projects of any scale. Vast years of design experience foster forward-thinking and cutting-edge design innovation. Forward-leaning designs tempered with a foundation of construction knowledge and expertise allow him to guide each project to achieve its true potential. Creating positive outcomes instills a deep sense of pride in each project we work on! Although projects vary greatly, I pursue the same exceptional quality in each project. Integration of 25 years of experience brings a strength of knowledge and best practices ensuring the value and quality for you and those you serve in the community. The creativity of designs ensures we meet the unique nature of the needs and criteria of your project.

Jenny Rogers
Human Resources
Jenny joined the Great Western Recreation team in March 2022. She brought with her nearly 20 years of retail experience in multi-state management, identifying shrink, Human Resources, and leadership development, with an extensive understanding and ability to develop policies and procedures. Jenny obtained her bachelor’s degree at Boise State University in criminal justice with a minor in business management. When not at work, Jenny hikes the national parks and enjoys watersports with her husband and children. She is excited to work for a company that encourages development and growth through outdoor experiences.

Sarauna Openshaw
Manager of Sales Operations
Sarauna started at Great Western Recreation in 2016 as a Project Coordinator. She served as Rendering and Lumion specialist and order entry backup for 3 years before moving to Manager of Sales Operations. She brings with her experience in project and office management as well as accounting. Sarauna has been trained on GameTime’s specialty CAD program, Lumion, Sketchup, 3DS Max, and Premier Pro as well as CRM for quoting and ordering. She has created and implemented several new processes to improve the consistency and accuracy of orders being placed.

Tanner Stephens
Construction Manager
Tanner Stephens started as Construction Manager at Great Western Recreation in 2023! He is a Business graduate from Weber State University in Utah with an emphasis in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship. With over 8 years of experience in the construction industry, he has overseen projects from several multifunctional administrative roles as well as personally completed projects as a Licensed General Contractor.

Milisa Guthrie - Accountant
Milisa joined Great Western in 2018 as the Accountant. In this role, she leads all financial matters including accounting, reporting and cash management. Milisa spent more than eight years in accounting and management function for various organizations in the Logan, UT area.

RJay Ward – AR Accountant
After spending 16 years in the restaurant industry RJay decided to make a change and join the Great Western Recreation team in 2022. He has a long background of serving the public and looks forward to being able to provide his services in a new manner. After finishing his Bachelors degree in Business Management, RJay decided to focus on his love for numbers and join the accounting team utilizing what he has learned over the years. When RJay isn’t at work he enjoys being out in nature with his wife and 3 kids. “There is nothing better than watching my own kids enjoy the parks that are being built by the company I am working for!” Shelly Bytendorp – Customer Service
Shelly joined Great Western in 2007 bringing 20 years of office and banking experience with her. Shelly will be assigned to the account as a secondary layer of customer service assisting with any issues related to replacement parts or any collateral materials.

Tammy Casas – Order Entry
Tammy joined Great Western in 2022! She is going to school get her degree in Human Resources and has experience in data entry and production, with an added bonus of being bilingual in Spanish. She is a great addition to the team.

Madi McKendrick – Project Coordinator
Supervisor
Madi brings with her seven plus years of customer service and an associate in general science. Starting in 2021, she quickly moved from the receptionist position to Project Coordinator, and now works as the Project Coordinator Supervisor. She has had the opportunity to continually learn through quoting and designing projects for Great Western. With the supervisor position her role how now shifted to compliancy checking, training, and support for the sales and project coordinator teams. The biggest reward to Madi is being able to help provide safe and inclusive play areas for children of all ages.

Michaella Wood– Project Coordinator
Michaella joined Great Western Recreation in 2021 and is a member of our Project Coordinator team. She has over five years of customer service and office experience. Michaella is quick to learn and is trained in GameTime CAD. She has designed or assisted in many park and playground designs.

Jennie Sumrell – Director of
Education:Playcore
Jennie worked in the field of special education, childhood development, and inclusion for nearly ten years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Learning from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a Master’s certificate in Adaptive & Assistive Technology from the University of Miami, and a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie has presented as a guest lecturer at local universities and numerous regional, national, and international conferences on best practices in outdoor play environments for early childhood, implementing design and programming strategies for universal design and inclusion, bringing learning outdoors, engaging children with nature, promoting healthy physical activity, and the developmental benefits of play. She currently serves as the Director of Education in the Center for Professional Development at PlayCore, advancing play and recreation through independent research, education, and partnerships. The company infuses this learning into its complete family of brands. PlayCore combines best in class planning and education programs with the most comprehensive array of recreation products available to create play solutions that match the unique needs of each community they serve.

David Hill – Western Regional
Manager/GameTime
David has over 17 years of experience in creating outdoor play environments and currently serves as the Western Regional and International Sales Manager for GameTime where he consults with various professionals on designing outdoor play environments that implement research-based best practices in design. He has designed dozens of inclusive play spaces as well as countless customer oriented play spaces that incorporate research based best practices. He has presentedPlayCore's research at a various state and regional conferences, including Kentucky, California, Idaho, Georgia, Washington, Alabama Trails and the Midwest Recreation and Parks Conferences. He is a Certified Executive Trainer of PlayCore.

David graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a MBA and from Humboldt State University with a B.S. in Business Administration.

LIEF McKAY | ASLA, PLA LEED AP
With over 20 years of experience, Lief offers a creative and functional approach to design. Both his affinity for the outdoors and strong artistic sense foster high-quality landscape architecture. Committed to excellence, Lief approaches each project with open-minded collaboration and detailed design. From public outreach strategy and facilitation to construction document preparation, Lief is actively engaged in every part of the process. His projects span from urban plazas and green spaces to largescale regional parks and sports complexes specializing in recreational and urban design. Lief leads with a calm determination—driven to impact the client and community through accessible and enjoyable outdoor spaces.

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• Canyon Country Park Inclusive Play
Area, Santa Clarita
• Central Park, San Mateo
• Conejo Creek Southwest Park,
Thousand Oaks
• Greenwood Park Renovation,
Hayward
• Kennedy Park, Hayward
• Martial Cottle Park, San Jose
• Meadow Park Playground
Renovation, San Luis Obispo
• Mia’s Dream Come True
Playground, Hayward
• Olympus Park Design, Encinitas
• Gwendolyn’s Playground, Santa
Barbara
• Pleasant Oaks Park Playground,
Pleasant Hill
• Pleasanton All-Abilities Playground,
Pleasanton
• San Lorenzo Community Park
• San Pablo Park Improvements,
Berkeley
• Sinsheimer Park Playground,
San Luis Obispo
• Sunset Park Playground, Livermore
• Throop Park Playground
Renovation, San Luis Obispo
• Veterans Park, Brentwood
• William Payne Park, Livermore

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, Honors, University of
Canberra, Australia
ACCREDITATIONS •
LICENSES • AFFILIATIONS
• Professional Landscape Architect,
CA, 4937
• Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
Professional (LEED AP)
• American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA), Member,
2012-present
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Mentor,
2005-2010
• San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden,
Board Member, 2019-present
• San Luis Obispo Rugby Football
Club, President, 2000-2017

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY
Project Role

PRINCIPAL
Experience
23 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE
CHRIS DUFOUR | PLA LEED AP
As Principal Landscape Architect, Chris brings a wealth of experience to the team at RRM. Specializing in large-scale irrigation projects and water conservation design, Chris’s technical expertise is an asset to each client he works with. His commitment to technological precision yields stunning results, from the Lindero Linear Park in Westlake Village to Surfer’s Point in Ventura. Beyond design, Chris is involved in several parts of the process, from document writing and cost estimates to construction administration and planning. Both his technical and administrative skills make him one of RRM’s trusted landscape architects.

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• 27 Acre Park, 11 Acre Park,
Regency Heritage Park, Wildomar
• Central Park Master Plan Update,
San Mateo
• City Heritage Park, Parlier
• Conejo Creek Southwest Park -
Paige Lane Neighborhood Park,
Thousand Oak
• Downey Measure S Park
Improvement Projects
• Greenwood Park Renovation,
Hayward
• Greystone Neighborhood Park,
Bakersfield
• Ken Mercer Sports Park Skate
Park, Pleasanton
• Lindero Linear Park, Westlake
Village
• Mia’s Dream Come True
Playground, Hayward
• Olympus Park Design, Encinitas
• Ortega Park, Santa Barbara
• Righetti Ranch Neighborhood Park,
San Luis Obispo
• San Lorenzo Community Park
• Sapwi Trails Community Park,
Thousand Oaks
• Veterans Park, Brentwood

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Landscape
Architecture, California Polytechnic
State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
ACCREDITATIONS •
LICENSES • AFFILIATIONS
• Professional Landscape Architect,
CA, 4993
• Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
Professional (LEED AP)

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY
Project Role

PRINCIPAL

LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECT
Experience
24 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE
MARISA PELTIER | PLA, CPSI
Marisa is the lead designer of RRM’s most noteworthy playgrounds, including Mia’s Dream Come True in Hayward. As a RRM Design Director, she combines exceptional design quality with an acute understanding of the psychology of play to create unique spaces that provide critical play value to children of all abilities. As a certified playground safety inspector, Marisa is equipped with the knowledge to ensure all designs are secure and functional. Additionally, she has extensive experience working on construction drawings from concept through construction. Marisa designs with the core belief that inclusive play opportunities are imperative for healthy communities striving to meet social justice and accessibility goals.

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• Biddle Park Master Plan,
Arroyo Grande
• Canyon Country Park Inclusive Play
Area, Santa Clarita
• Chumash Park Master Plan,
Simi Valley
• Clarke Ranch Park Master Plan,
American Canyon
• Fairmont Terrace Park Master Plan,
Hayward
• Greenwood Park Renovation,
Hayward
• Heritage Square Park, Arroyo
Grande
• Kennedy Park Master Plan,
Hayward
• Martial Cottle Park Site Plan,
San Jose
• Meadow Park Playground
Renovation, San Luis Obispo
• Mia’s Dream Come True
Playground, Hayward
• Dwight Murphy and Gwendolyn’s
Playground Field Design Services,
Santa Barbara
• Pleasanton All-Abilities Playground,
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Staples Ranch Park,
Pleasanton
• Ramona Garden Park Master Plan
(CIP), Grover Beach
• Rivendale Park Master Plan,
Santa Clarita
• San Felipe Park Master Plan,
Hayward
• San Lorenzo Community Park
Master Plan, San Lorenzo
• Sinsheimer Park Playground,
San Luis Obispo
• Via Toledo Neighborhood Park
Master Plan, Hayward
• Waller Park Master Plan, Orcutt

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA
ACCREDITATIONS •
LICENSES • AFFILIATIONS
• Professional Landscape Architect,
CA, 6432
• Certified Playground Safety
Inspector, CA, 50557-0324

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY
Project Role

DESIGN DIRECTOR
Experience
16 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE
AMANDA SEIBEL | PLA, LEED AP
For 20 years, Amanda has been transforming outdoor spaces into masterful products of design. With a keen artistic vision and design sense, Amanda offers a unique lens to landscape architecture. Her ability to refine concepts into detailed project completion serves as an asset to all who work with her. True artistry and compassion guide her design process, from idea through implementation. Specializing in park and recreational design, Amanda brings her talent to every project she is involved in. Incorporating the creative vision of both her client and her team of fellow designers, Amanda is committed to enhancing natural spaces for the benefit of all individuals.

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• 27 Acre Park, 11 Acre Park,
Regency Heritage Park, Wildomar
• Central Park Master Plan Update,
San Mateo
• City Heritage Park, Parlier
• Contra Loma Estates Park
Renovation, Antioch
• Downey Measure S Park
Improvement Projects
• Greenwood Park Renovation,
Hayward,
• Kennedy Park Master Plan,
Hayward
• La Mirada Creek Park Master Pla
• La Palma Park Expansion and
Renovation, Anaheim
• Morro Creek Multi-Use Trail and
Bridge, Morro Bay, CA
• Olympus Park Design, Encinitas
• Ortega Park Preliminary Design,
Santa Barbara
• Pleasant Oaks Park Playground
Concept, Pleasant Hill
• Righetti Ranch Neighborhood Park,
San Luis Obisp
• San Lorenzo Community Park
• Via Toledo Neighborhood Park
Master Plan, Hayward
• Zumwalt Park Conceptual Design,
Tulare

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
Visual Expression, California
Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo, CA
ACCREDITATIONS •
LICENSES • AFFILIATIONS
• Professional Landscape Architect,
CA, 6504
• Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
Professional (LEED AP)
• Surfrider Foundation, Member,
2013-present

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY
Project Role

DESIGN DIRECTOR
Experience
20 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE
MIKE HAMILTON | PE, QSD/P
Mike is an RRM principal and the manager of engineering for the Santa Barbara office. He brings over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, and has worked diligently with municipalities, developers, architects, and institutions to bring many successful projects to completion. At RRM, he is involved in the mentorship program and is also the principal of the sustainability committee. Mike is a leader in the ever-changing field of stormwater management, specializing in designing and implementing Best Management Practices, wastewater management, and land development.

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• Alex Fiore Teen Center and
Goebel Adult Center Master Plan,
Thousand Oaks
• Conejo Creek Southwest Park -
Paige Lane Neighborhood Park,
Thousand Oaks
• Hollister Avenue Complete Streets
Corridor Plan, Goleta
• Ortega Park and Dwight
Murphy Field Design Services (+
Gwendolyn’s Playground), Santa
Barbara
• Ortega Park Preliminary Design,
Santa Barbara
• Paso Robles Joint Unified School
District Athletic Fields
• Paso Robles Joint Unified School
District Athletic Fields
• Paso Robles Joint Unified
School District DROPS Grant
Implementation
• Patterson Avenue Road
Improvements, Goleta,
• Providence School - Civil
Engineering Services, Santa
Barbara
• Santa Susana High School
Landscape Frontage Improvements,
Simi Valley
• Sunset Park Playground, Livermore
• Thompson Park Grading Plan,
Lompoc

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA
ACCREDITATIONS •
LICENSES • AFFILIATIONS
• Professional Engineer, CA, 62696
• California Certified Qualified
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan Developer/Practitioner
(QSD/P)
• American Council of Engineering
Companies (ACEC) Channel Coast
Chapter - Current Board Officer
(Vice President)
• American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
• American Public Works Association
(APWA)
• Leadership Santa Barbara County
(LSBC)

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY
Project Role
PRINCIPAL +

CIVIL ENGINEER
Experience
26 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE
MICHAEL DOREMUS | SE, PE, LEED AP
With over a decade of civil and structural engineering experience, Michael’s approach to design is steeped in a commitment to detailed precision. Michael offers his extensive expertise for each client, specializing in housing, civil, educational, and recreational design. He has been involved in projects of all sizes, from large-scale steel frame hospitals to 43,000 sq. ft. laboratories. Also overseeing the design and code compliance for lateral and gravity systems, Michael is well-versed in a range of project types. His thorough approach to design and a keen eye for detail translates into procedural and structural integrity.

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• Alex Fiore Teen Center and Goebel
Adult Center Master Plan,
Thousand Oaks
• Columbus Park Soccer Facility
Design, San Jose
• Conejo Creek Southwest Park - Paige
Lane Neighborhood Park,
Thousand Oaks
• Downey Measure S Park
Improvement Projects
• Dublin Sports Grounds Master Plan
• Fairmont Terrace Park Construction
Documents, Hayward
• Grove Park Field and Playground
Renovations Design Services,
Berkeley
• La Mirada Creek Park Master Pla
• Livermore Downtown Core
Landscape Concept and Stockmen’s
Park
• Mia’s Dream Come True Playground,
Hayward
• Olympus Park Design, Encinitas
• Paso Robles Joint Unified School
District Athletic Fields
• San Pablo Park Improvements,
Berkeley
• Sapwi Trails Community Park,
Thousand Oaks
• Sinsheimer Park Playground,
San Luis Obispo
• War Memorial Stadium Paso Robles
Construction Staking, Paso Robles

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Architectural
Engineering, California Polytechnic
State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
ACCREDITATIONS • LICENSES
• AFFILIATIONS
• Professional Engineer, CA, 62696
• California Certified Qualified
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Developer/Practitioner (QSD/P)
• American Council of Engineering
Companies (ACEC) Channel Coast
Chapter - Current Board Officer
(Vice President)
• American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
• American Public Works Association
(APWA)
• Leadership Santa Barbara County
(LSBC)

CREATING

ENVIRONMENTS
PEOPLE
ENJOY
Project Role

MANAGER OF

STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING
Experience
19 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

REFERENCES
PROPOSAL # PPOS-22-23-55A
Design and Build a Play Area at Valencia Glen Park
City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which proposer has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.

1. __________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project __________________________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed

2. __________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project __________________________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed

3. __________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project __________________________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom Proposer intends to procure insurance bonds:
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ City of Lompoc - Beattie Park
Mario Guerrero, 805-315-7082
$785,054 March 2021
Complete turnkey installation
of new play area, picnic pavilion, outdoor fitness, site amenities, and associated site prep
City of Los Angeles - Holmby Hills Park
Jimmy Kim, 213-524-9549
$1,134,618
Turnkey renovation of
park and play areas, including excavation, hardscape, play areas, shade, installation
December
2022
City of Long Beach- Recreation Park
Beattie Park, East Olive Ave & S. 5th Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 601 Club View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
2525 Grand Avenue Rm229 Long Beach, CA 90815
Monica Der Gevorgian, 562-570-7211
Provide and install themed play equipment, demo existing equipment, provide and install drinking fountain, re-route water lines, paving/striping May
2023 $724,793
Quality 1st Insurance, 2129 North Main St. Suite A North Logan, UT 84341, 435-222-0734 Equipment Examples and Pricing Estimates
https://gametime.app.box.com/s/cqf7bdno7nxbciiv40a7c0des7hocyzk Willow Park-Angels Landing
Logan City
Logan, UT
Contact: Reed Bytendrop, 435-716-9635, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $369,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $92,700
Estimated EWF Cost: $12,770
Estimated PIP Cost: $84,600
Estimated Turf Cost: $94,000
Estimated Tile Cost: $103,400
Beattie Park
City of Lompoc
Lompoc, CA
Contact: Mario Guerrero, 805-736-5195, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $417,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $122,900
Estimated EWF Cost: $18,435
Estimated PIP Cost: $122,130
Estimated Turf Cost: $135,700
Estimated Tile Cost: $149,270
Canyon Country Park
City of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Contact: Jeff Morrison, 661-510-2074, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $740,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $216,800
Estimated EWF Cost: $11,415
Estimated PIP Cost: $75,600
Estimated Turf Cost: $84,000
Estimated Tile Cost: $92,400
Lakewood Playground
City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Contact: Len Sundstrom, 206-730-8901, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $111,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $32,200
Estimated EWF Cost: $6,100
Estimated PIP Cost: $40,320
Estimated Turf Cost: $44,800
Estimated Tile Cost: $49,280
Mammoth Creek Park
Town of Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Contact: Stuart Brown, 760-965-3696, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $345,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $102,000
Estimated EWF Cost: $21,115
Estimated PIP Cost: $139,860
Estimated Turf Cost: $155,400
Estimated Tile Cost: $170,940
Schultz Ranch Park
Carson City
Carson City, NV
Contact: Adam Rutheford, 775-425-4000, [email protected]
Estimated Equipment Cost: $231,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $68,000
Estimated EWF Cost: $10,395
Estimated PIP Cost: $68,850
Estimated Turf Cost: $76,500
Estimated Tile Cost: $84,150
Ten Mile Christian Church Playground
Ten Mile Christian Church
Meridian, ID
Contact: Mandy Murphy, 208-888-3101, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $146,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $42,700
Estimated EWF Cost: $14,265
Estimated PIP Cost: $94,500
Estimated Turf Cost: $105,000
Estimated Tile Cost: $115,500
Windermere Park
Bakersfield City
Bakersfield, CA
Contact: Fidel Gonzales, 661-326-3268, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $168,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $50,000
Estimated EWF Cost: $5,900
Estimated PIP Cost: $39,060
Estimated Turf Cost: $43,400
Estimated Tile Cost: $47,740
Fern Dell Park
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Mel Raiford, 213-847-0934, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $402,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $137,500
Estimated EWF Cost: $8,510
Estimated PIP Cost: $56,340
Estimated Turf Cost: $62,600
Estimated Tile Cost: $68,860
Columbia Community Park
Kennewick Parks & Recreation
Kennewick, WA
Contact: Greg Duffy, 509-585-4522, [email protected] Estimated Equipment Cost: $875,000
Estimated Installation Cost: $260,500
Estimated EWF Cost: $24,453
Estimated PIP Cost: $162,000
Estimated Turf Cost: $180,000
Estimated Tile Cost: $198,000

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PlayCore’s comprehensive inclusive play programs and design philosophy helps provide high-quality outdoor play experiences for people of all ages and abilities that develop the whole child, address the whole environment, and ultimately, benefit the whole community.

PlayCore’s partnership with leading experts at Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice offers the industry’s only evidence-based design and programming best practices to create outdoor play environments where both physical and social inclusion can occur. The 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design® help communities move beyond minimum accessibility guidelines to create destinations that are more usable, by more people, to the greatest extent possible. These principles are the only evidence-based guidelines tailored specifically to address childhood experiences in outdoor play environments to create awareness, break down barriers, and foster friendships between people of all ages and abilities. 2 Play Together®: Fostering Friendships Through Inclusive Play provides programmers with tools and activities to create awareness, break down barriers and foster friendships through inclusive play experiences.

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND DESIGN
National Demonstration Sites

INCLUSIVE PLAY NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITES

PRESENTED BY PLAYCORE

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE
7 PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND DESIGN
High-quality play environments have a critical role in promoting community health. Research indicates that when evidence-based design principles are implemented within the built environment, positive outcomes occur.

Your National Demonstration Site ensures that your community maximizes the value of your investment.
• Signage on site includes a QR Code directing visitors to share their experiences.
• Three site-specific reports provided by CORE Data Service Lab aggregate local and site-collected data to demonstrate the impact, engagement, and park user sentiments. Each report aligns with the 7 indicators of Community Vitality to provide a holistic view of the health and wellness outcomes you site contributes to the community.
• Complementary signage installed at your site to create awareness, recognize your leadership, and gather visitor feedback.
• Welcome Kit with National Demonstration Site project of excellence award.
• Marketing Tool Kit with digital tools and tips to help promote your site to the public and encourage data collection
engagement with visitors.
• Recognition on the National Demonstration Site Map, an online resource to help others find high-quality play and recreation destinations in their community.

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE BENEFITS

DATA COLLECTION & OUTCOMES SHARING

RECOGNITION & ADVOCACY
Your project thoughtfully meets the following design best practices:
• Provides a developmentally robust and balanced assortment of playground activities that meet the diverse physical, socialemotional, sensory, cognitive, and communicative needs of all children, including those with disabilities.
• Intentionally utilizes the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design® to address the needs of the whole child, whole
environment, and the whole community.
• Creates a welcoming atmosphere and fosters a sense of belonging between visitors of all abilities.

EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN
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The purpose of NatureGrounds is to create a dramatic shift in playground design and development by deliberately designing nature back into the everyday spaces of childhood. Research shows that designing naturalized playgrounds that integrate the living landscape with manufactured equipment, results in increased play value, higher levels of physical activity and social interaction, and improved environmental sustainability.

PlayCore partners with the Natural Learning Initiative, College of Design, NC State University, in an effort to reconnect children to nature to support healthy human development. By utilizing our Play Value Plant Database, communities can increase green spaces, inform family-friendly recreation design, and promote nature-rich and diverse experiences for children and families at their school and public parks. This online tool is an unique resource allowing users to select plants by their play value and hardiness zone. Learn more by visiting www.playcore.com/plants

NATUREGROUNDS
National Demonstration Sites

NATURE PLAY NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITES

PRESENTED BY PLAYCORE

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

NATUREGROUNDS
High-quality play environments have a critical role in promoting community health. Research indicates that when evidence-based design principles are implemented within the built environment, positive outcomes occur.

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE BENEFITS

DATA COLLECTION & OUTCOMES SHARING

RECOGNITION & ADVOCACY
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The purpose of Play On! is to promote physical activity and fun through the use of thoughtfully designed outdoor play environments and creative playground learning activities. The Play On! program provides educators and recreation professionals evidence-based best design practices to promote health and wellness — maximizing the value and potential of school and community playgrounds. PlayCore is proud to partner with physical activity experts, SHAPE America, to provide a valid solution for intentionally increasing physical activity on playgrounds through six key elements of play to promote fitness.

Play On! can be used to enhance recess, physical education, before/after school programs, special events, camps, and other programming efforts that focus on combating sedentary lifestyles and childhood obesity. The Play On! curriculum contains 125 activities for grades PreK-5 that align with national physical education standards. The program includes assessment tools, equipment lists, playground funding opportunities, send-home family resources, and design best practices. Play On! can become a vital component in efforts to strengthen, educate, and build healthier communities through play and recreation.

High-quality play environments have a critical role in promoting community health. Research indicates that when evidence-based design principles are implemented within the built environment, positive outcomes occur.

Your National Demonstration Site ensures that your community maximizes the value of your investment.

Your project thoughtfully meets the following design best practices:
• Incorporates six key elements of play that promote your physical activity — balancing, brachiating, climbing, spinning, sliding, and swinging.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate progression of skill opportunities through beginning, intermediate, and advanced playground activities.
• The overall design encourages movement and moderate to vigorous levels of activity.
• Playground programming utilizing your Complementary Play On! curriculum can further encourages active play! The program includes 125 playground activities for PreK-5th grade.
• Signage on site includes a QR Code directing visitors to share their experiences.
• Three site-specific reports provided by CORE Data Service Lab aggregate local and site-collected data to demonstrate the impact, engagement, and park user sentiments. Each report aligns with the 7 indicators of Community Vitality to provide a holistic view of the health and wellness outcomes you site contributes to the community.
• Complementary signage installed at your site to create awareness, recognize your leadership, and gather visitor feedback.
• Welcome Kit with National Demonstration Site project of excellence award.
• Marketing Tool Kit with digital tools and tips to help promote your site to the public and encourage data collection
engagement with visitors.
• Recognition on the National Demonstration Site Map, an online resource to help others find high-quality play and recreation destinations in their community.

PLAY ON!
National Demonstration Sites

PROMOTING YOUTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH

ACTIVE PLAY

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE BENEFITS

EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN

DATA COLLECTION & OUTCOMES SHARING

RECOGNITION & ADVOCACY

PRESENTED BY PLAYCORE

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE
PLAY ON! PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
We believe high-quality recreation environments play a critical role in promoting community health. Research indicates that when stakeholders are engaged in the planning process, evidence-based design principles are implemented with the built environment, and supplemental programming is offered to further enhance user experiences, then positive outcomes occur.

PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research, and Education (CORE) leads the National Demonstration Site Network as an important effort for raising national awareness and helping local communities share the positive impact they are making on community health and wellness. The initiative is also important for convening a network of community leaders committed to sharing insights, information, and reporting outcomes. National Demonstration Sites illustrate community vitality across a variety of influences, including social-emotional, environmental, health, community engagement, public services, and educational opportunities.

National Demonstration Sites (NDS) exemplify evidence-based best practices in design and implementation, support health-related initiatives, and provide meaningful ways for community stakeholders to gather data about the sites’ impact on the community. There are five NDS programs that help communities turn research into practice in local park destinations. Choose to utilize one or a combination of NDS designations to thoughtfully support playful pathways, nature play, adult fitness, youth physical activity, and inclusion in outdoor play and recreation settings.

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RESEARCH

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EVIDENCE-BASED

RESOURCES

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DEVELOPMENT

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DEMONSTRATION

SITE NETWORK
Recognizing Communities for
Turning Research Into Practice

ABOUT THE NETWORK

PRESENTED BY

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PATHWAYS FOR PLAY

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NATUREGROUNDS

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

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OUTDOOR ADULT

FITNESS PARKS

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

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PLAY ON! PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

PRESENTED BY
7 PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND DESIGN

ABOUT THE NETWORK

JOIN THE MOVEMENT
National Demonstration Site Benefits
High-quality play and recreation destinations are lasting evidence of a community’s dedication to supporting health and wellness and providing meaningful outdoor environments that turn research into practice. Intentionally aligning to National Demonstration Site design criteria ensures that your community can maximize the value of your investment by implementing scholarly best practice research to activate meaningful play and recreation spaces.

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION
SITE
Advancing recreation through
research BASED BEST PRACTICES
Building communities through play & recreation™
Recognition & Advocacy
• Complimentary signage installed at your site to commend your leadership, create awareness, and fuel advocacy efforts
• A Marketing Tool Kit to promote your site to the public and maximize data collection engagement with visitors
• Recognition on the National Demonstration Site Map, an online resource to help others find meaningful play and recreation spaces in their community • A PlayCore National Demonstration Site project of excellence award for display Data Collection & Outcomes Sharing
• Participation in ongoing data collection and reporting to demonstrate community outcomes
• On-site signage with research QR Code directing visitors to share their experiences and report usage patterns
Network Engagement
• Opportunity to network, learn, and share outcomes across a growing number of National Demonstration Site communities and champions 1 2 3
Work with a local, National
Demonstration Site trained
representative to design your
site to implement evidencebased design criteria.

Identify a Key Informant (the individual
with the most knowledge of the
project) to participate in outcomes
sharing and network engagement.

Create positive attention through collaborative
marketing and/or programming, and encourage
community members to share their experiences
using onsite data collection methods.

Design Collaborate Engage
Turn Research Into Practice — Become a National Demonstration Site NDS Spotlight
The 15,000 square-foot Explore! playground in Hoover, AL was designed for people of all ages and abilities. Located at the popular Hoover Met Complex, the inclusive play destination features multisensory experiences, planting pockets, and custom themed play structures designed to meet the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design. This destination is a stellar example of a project of excellence, meeting the National Demonstration Site design criteria for inclusion, nature integration, and youth physical activity.

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

PRESENTED BY
7 PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND DESIGN

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

PRESENTED BY
PLAY ON! PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

PRESENTED BY

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITE

NATUREGROUNDS
For more information on building healthy
communities through play & recreation:
playcore.com | (877) 762-7563
Initial
Impact
Report prepared March 2023 by:

Y O U R N AT I O N A L D E M O N S T R AT I O N S I T E I.

Beattie Park
Lompoc, CA
NatureGrounds deliberately designs nature into community park destinations by integrating the living landscape with manufactured equipment to support play value, increase
physical activity, foster social interaction, and improve environmental stability.

Pathways for Play intentionally integrates play into walkable, bikeable, shared use community pathway networks to attract children and families and dramatically increase frequency and duration of use.
2 Congratulations! Your site is part of a growing network of National Demonstration Sites (NDS) nationwide that are recognized for turning research into practice. National Demonstration Sites exemplify evidence-based best practices in design and implementation, support health-related initiatives, and provide meaningful ways for community stakeholders to gather and share data about the sites’ impact on the community.

There are five NDS programs that help communities turn research into practice in local public destinations. Your site was designed to align to 3 of the 5 possible NDS designations:

National Demonstration Site Overview

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Me2: 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design applies a comprehensive design philosophy to innovate an outdoor play environment where both physical and social inclusion can occur to the greatest extent possible.

Outdoor Adult Fitness can serve as critical health solutions by offering new ways to make physical activity more available, accessible, affordable, and enjoyable through the 5 elements of a well-rounded workout: aerobic activation, muscle
development, core development, balance, and flexibility.

NDS designations are
essential to building healthy
communities and relate to
important health challenges in
your state.
.
3 Your NDS can positively impact
your community’s vitality.

Community Vitality is an evidencebased framework to help you organize data and define the essential elements
your community needs to thrive.

Grounded in comprehensive and
validated research, the Community
Vitality Framework was developed to
provide organization to the endless
data available to help you create and
share evidence-based case making
stories and provide a common
approach for understanding and
accelerating the positive impacts of
a thriving, healthy community.

Evidence-Based Impact

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Research indicates that positive outcomes occur when stakeholders are engaged in the planning process, evidence-based design principles are implemented with the built environment, and supplemental programming is offered to further enhance user experiences.

Every site designed, built, and programmed with NDS criteria can help to counteract negative trends and support more positive outcomes.

Childhood physical inactivity
(not participating in 60 minutes
of activity at least one day a
week) increased from 13% to
21% in your state from 2017 to
2019.1
4 Metric
Community Vitality Indicator
Your NDS
Site Area
State
Average
National
Average
Metric Definition
Geographic Scale for Site Area, Source
Adult Poor Mental Health
Social & Emotional Health

13.6% 14% 13%
Percent of adults reporting poor mental
health for two weeks or more.

Census Tract, CDC3
Adult Obesity
Physical Health & Lifestyle Behaviors

26.4% 27% 33% Percent of adults with obesity.

Census Tract, CDC3
Youth Disability
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

2.2% 3% 4%
Estimated number of people under age 18
with one or more disabilities.

Census Tract, Census2
Families in Poverty
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

17.5% 12% 11%
Estimated percent of all families that live in
poverty.

Census Tract, Census4
Walkability Index
Environment

6.6 Below Average
15 Above Average
9 Below Average
Areas with mixtures of land use and
transportation infrastructure that promote
walking.

Block Group, EPA5
Potential Site Impact

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K This site offers a variety of Community Vitality benefits to the 38,560 people it serves within a 3-mile radius.

This table provides a comparison between your NDS Site Area and state and national averages. Metrics were acquired at different geographic scales.

Your site can play a vital role
in the community by providing
a high-quality outdoor space
for people of all ages and
abilities, physical activity and
mental reprieve, and
meaningful connections
accessible to all.
.

Map created using the Data Explorer & Mapping tool in the Core Data Service Lab platform. 5 Play and recreation provide many evidence-based benefits to communities including physical and mental health. You can now share data about these benefits that connect to health savings. We use an evidence-based algorithm that considers time of year, type of park amenities, geography, and average projected visitor counts to estimate user counts and their health savings from typical behaviors that occur in these spaces.

The estimation below is an example and a valuable starting point for planning and reporting the potential impact an average playground at your park can have on mental and physical health savings.

Annual Health Savings Projection

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K $109,844
Annual Physical Health Savings
$185,369
Annual Health Savings of Example Site
$75,525
Annual Mental Health Savings
Once your site has been open
and used for over 60 days, the
CORE Data Service Lab can
run the Health Impact
Estimator Tool to run a Health
Impact Estimation Report
based on your NDS usage
data. See Next Steps to
request your complimentary
analysis at the end of this
report.
.

Each additional play element
within a playground is
associated with nearly 50%
more use and 50% more
physical activity.6
People who live within a
quarter mile of a park are more
likely to report feeling the
most mentally healthy.
7 6
Sharing the holistic and evidence-based benefits of your NDS site can help stakeholders better understand all the ways a high-quality park can positively impact your Community Vitality.

National Demonstration Site & Community Vitality

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Serves as hub for
events, fellowship,
and connectivity
Engages all
ages and
abilities
Increases
active play,
fitness,
and sport
Provides access
to a quality
public space
Encourages
time in nature
within
neighborhoods
Supports learning
through programs
and shared
experiences
Promotes positive
mental health
benefits
We believe that our NDS
resulted in higher park
attendance than previous
years. We engaged the public
to show that new playground
facilities matter to the health
and well-being of their
children.

NDS Network Member
7 N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K How to Use Your First Report
► Utilize the comparison data (page 4) to describe
the reach and demographic footprint this park can
have on your community.
► Communicate average health savings parks
(page 5) provide community stakeholders to
justify investment and defend budget needs.
► Showcase Community Vitality benefits (page 6)
to convey the many ways your park contributes to
the holistic value of the community.

The CORE Data Service Lab can provide
additional analysis and consulting around impact
and outcomes data for current or future park
projects.

Our subscription model allows agencies to:
► Build comprehensive data stories
► Access and map 1200+ metrics
► Explore funding opportunities
► Monitor health saving scenarios
► Capture site usage patterns
► Engage with data coaches
Advance Data Storytelling for Your Organization
Ask us about the CORE Data Service Lab’s comprehensive services and empower your team to become data-driven advocates to make the case to diverse stakeholders.

Use the Initial Impact report to advocate for the many ways your site promotes Community Vitality!

INVESTING IN PARKS
& RECREATION
Example slide showing site-specific
data from this report.
8 NDS Report Progression & Next Steps
Learn WHO the site impacts. Data describe the potential impacts your NDS may have on the area and its population. This report was uploaded to your NDS Portal after your NDS is ordered.

Learn HOW users are responding. This report features data sets summarizing users’ self-reported sentiments and usage outcomes. Once your site sign has been scanned 50+ times, we will upload this report to your NDS Portal.

To maximize and improve user insights, use the strategies outlined in your NDS Marketing Kit to promote user scans of the QR code located on the sign installed at the site.

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Discover WHAT is happening at the site. This report features data sets summarizing pre- and post-visit outcomes and estimated health savings.

Request your second report through the NDS portal at least 60+ days after your grand opening. Once ready, we will upload this report to your NDS Portal.

REMINDER: Continue promoting user scans of your site sign through outreach, community engagement, and marketing campaigns.

II. Baseline Outcomes
Request 60+ days post opening
III. Visitor Outcomes
Receive after 50+ scans
I. Initial Impact
Received
Activate your NDS portal using the link you received in your Welcome to the NDS Network email. You can then access your NDS reports in the File Repository section by logging in to your NDS Portal at app.coredataservicelab.com. For assistance, contact us at [email protected]. 9 N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Frequently Asked Questions

1. In simple terms, what is NDS?
The National Demonstration Site (NDS) program is administered by PlayCore and recognizes outdoor spaces for exemplifying best practices in design and implementation resulting in high-quality environments that support community health and wellness. Your site can demonstrate the design criteria of one or more of the 5 NDS designations. Your organization is now a member of a growing network in the US and Canada.

2. What benefits are available to me as an NDS member?
Your site will feature signage of its involvement in the NDS program and receive recognition virtually. As an NDS member, your organization is eligible to receive 3 reports, each integrate national and local data to tell the unique story of your site and community. Your organization will be equipped to demonstrate the impact of your park through these reports and ongoing data collection services via site signage. Your organization will also have access to an online portal where reports can be requested and downloaded.

3. My organization is new to using data to drive evidence-based decision making. Is there a guide on how to get started?
"Yes! Reach out to [email protected] to gain access to the resource “Compelling Change through Data: A Best Practice Guide."

4. Where can I access state-of-the-art resources on play, recreation, health, and wellbeing? CORE has a robust publicly-accessible resource library featuring scholarly research on a broad range of topics that relate to building communities through play and recreation. To access, click https://www.playcore.com/programs.

5. I need assistance with my portal. Who can I contact for help? The CORE Data Service Lab Team is eager to assist! Email [email protected] with comments, questions, and any additional information you feel may be helpful to support you. 10 1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2017,2019. Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Available at: www.cdc.gov/YRBSS. 3U.S. Census Bureau (2021). Disability Characteristics, S1810. Retrieved from https://data.census.gov/table?q=S1810 3Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, Atlanta, GA
4U.S. Census Bureau (2021). Selected Population Profile in the United States. Retrieved from https://data.census.gov/table?q=S0201
5U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2021). Smart Location Mapping: Interactive maps and data for measuring location efficiency and the built environment. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping. 6Cohen, D. A., Han, B., Williamson, S., Nagel, C., McKenzie, T. L., Evenson, K. R., & Harnik, P. (2020). Playground features and physical activity in US neighborhood parks. Preventive Medicine, 131, 105945. 7Sturm, R., & Cohen, D. (2014). Proximity to urban parks and mental health. The journal of mental health policy and economics, 17(1), 19–24.

Health metrics provided herein comes from a mapping software system that utilizes GIS to spatially visualize health and wellness data from over fifty reliable and publicly available sources. Sources include the U.S. Census, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Substance Abuse ad Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and more.

Health impact estimation information provided herein is informed using sample data. For sample purposes, values are entered into a rigorous and validated algorithm account for costs of disease and productivity loss. Health savings are tied to behaviors and respective levels of physical activity that occur in outdoor spaces.

N D S I N I T I A L I M P A C T R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K References
© PlayCore, 2023, All Rights Reserved.
[email protected]
www.playcore.com/nds app.coredataservicelab.com
established the Center for Outreach, Research, and Education (CORE) to help communities turn research into practice by researching and advocating for the impact of play and recreation on a community’s vitality and why it’s valuable to invest in community health and wellness.

CORE Data Service Lab uses data-driven strategies specific to your community to enable actionable recommendations and personalized support, maximizing your positive impacts on your community.

Report prepared March 2023 by:

Y O U R N AT I O N A L D E M O N S T R AT I O N S I T E Baseline
Outcomes
II.

Beattie Park
Lompoc, CA
2 PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research, and
Education (CORE) uses research and advocacy to
help build healthy communities through play and
recreation. CORE and our Data Service Lab
developed the Community Vitality Framework for
an evidence-based approach, grounded in
comprehensive and validated research that
organizes and communicates the seven indicators
of a vital community.

SOCIAL & EM OTIONAL HEALTH
Total community well-being including social, emotional, and mental wellness.

PHYSICAL HEALTH & LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS
Health status of the community and a wide variety of health behaviors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Social determinants of health to ensure diverse, equitable, and economically balanced populations have opportunities to be healthy.

COM M UNITY ENGAGEM ENT
Active participation from community members to create a strong sense of connection and nurture creative opportunities for residents.

PUBLIC SERVICES
Factors and perceptions of the local services and public spaces.

ENVIRONM ENT
Natural and built environments supporting health and safety which are essential to a sustainable community.

EDUCATION
Participation and educational attainment of community from early childcare to adult learning.

Community Vitality

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I I N T R O D U C T I O N Indicator
Use this report to see how
your site’s outcome data
connects to the health and
vitality of your community.

Use the Community Vitality
Framework to help you tell
your impact story.
.
3 Connecting Community Vitality to
NDS Designations
National Demonstration Site & Community Vitality

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I I N T R O D U C T I O N By organizing NDS designations and visitor
feedback around the Community Vitality Framework,
you become equipped to tell the unique story of your
site’s outcomes.

NDS Designations
Every NDS designation is intentionally designed to promote key benefits. These benefits connect to the health and vitality of communities.

Visitor Quotes from the NDS Network
Below are examples of visitor feedback across the NDS Network that reflect the indicators of Community Vitality.
“I love how this space
encourages my child to
engage with other
kids. He always leaves
happy.”
“My child is in a
wheelchair & he can
play with other kids!
There’s no other place
like this!”
“Such a beautiful
park. It’s the perfect
place to spend time
outdoors in nature.

It’s a gem!”
“This playground is
basically a free gym
membership. The
workout equipment
works so well!”
“What a cool way to
interact with the city
while learning about
our community
heritage.”
“The nature area let’s
my youngest play
quietly and engage
with her
surroundings.”
“I can workout while
my son plays. Even if
it’s just 20 minutes,
it’s a great way to
get exercise.”
“I am a teacher & we
brought a class of
students with special
needs to socially
engage and connect.”
“What a great place
to let my 6-year-old
run around, be active,
and burn SO much
energy!”
“My child learned
about our
neighborhood through
the play spaces and
signs. So educational!”
4 Visitor Trends

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Your site is becoming an important
community asset. In the 60 days since
opening your NDS, visitors have
traveled from near and far to enjoy your
site. This graphic shows the percentage
of visitors by origin location. Most
visitors are traveling within the same city
as your site.

Metric Trending Outcomes
60-Day Period
After Opening
(Mar ‘21 – Apr ‘21)
Same Time Period
Last Year
(Mar ‘20 – Apr ‘20)
Unique Visitors +174% 13.7K 5K
Travel within 2 Miles +4% 68% 64%
Total Visits +184% 27.3K 9.6K
Average Length
of Stay +15% 60 mins 52 mins
Week with Most Visitors +131% 3.7K visits
Week of Mar 8

1.6K visits
Week of Feb 22
This table provides metrics on visitor trends for the 60-day period after your site’s grand opening in February 2021 and the same time period one year prior.

Visitor Travel Patterns on Day of Visit
Visitors’ Starting Destinations
plan on
additional
spending
while out.
45%
NDS Network Insight
Before Site Visit After Site Visit
Your
Site
Visitor travel patterns
for the 60-day period
after opening visualize
the flow of commercial
activity to and from
your site.
86%
2%
9% 3%
Lompoc, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Other In-State
Out of State
Approximate Weekly Visitors in 2022 Per Season
5 Your NDS site provides many evidence-based benefits to the community including physical and mental health. We utilize an evidence-based algorithm, consider time of year, your unique site amenities, geography, and average weekly visitor counts since opening to estimate users and health impact over the course of a year.

Since your site has been open and used for 60+ days, we used the Health Impact Estimator Tool to complete a Health Impact Estimation Report based on your actual usage data.

This projected estimation is a valuable data point for planning and reporting the potential impact your site can have on health savings.

Your Annual Health Savings Projection

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K $124,318
Annual Physical Health Savings
$191,259
Annual Health Savings of Your Site
$66,941
Annual Mental Health Savings
A renovated park can increase
park use by 480% and
increase physical activity by
636% compared to a nonrenovated park.1
A minimum of 30 minutes
weekly in outdoor green
spaces may reduce depression
by 7%.
2 3,257 4,260 4,616 2,776
Your site is vital to the
community. From providing a
space to alleviate stress, burn
energy, and engage with other
community destinations, your
outdoor space welcomes
visitors of all ages. As a
gathering hub, it can spur
economic health for
surrounding businesses,
promote walkability for its
neighbors, and act as a
learning environment via
programs, coaching,
and practice.
.
6 Sharing the holistic and evidence-based benefits of your NDS can help stakeholders better understand all the ways a high-quality play and recreation destination can positively impact your community’s vitality. Your site is a community destination and is vital to residents. From providing a space to alleviate depression, be active, and engage with other community destinations, your site welcomes visitors of all ages from near and far.

Use the Community Vitality Framework and the research insights below to tell your story in a meaningful way.

Holistic Value to Your Community

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Adding challenging elements to
playgrounds make children 60% more
likely to report being happy and 20%
more likely to play with other
children.3
Redesigning playgrounds can
increase physical activity by 25%
even a year after the renovation.4
Parks that serve people of color are
half as large and nearly
5 times as crowded as parks that
serve a majority-white population.5
Playground replacement converts
into an average of $8,703
increased value for households
located within one mile. Trail
renovations convert into $6,079.
7 Physical activity increased 10% and
playground misbehaviors
decreased 50% after a large-scale
playground greening project.8
Elementary students attending
schools with renovated playgrounds
were 25% more likely to pass the
state’s standardized math test.9
Accessible fitness equipment in park
settings increases the importance of a
site as a community space for physical
activities.
6 7

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K How to Use Your Second Report
► Share visitor feedback examples from across the
NDS Network (page 3) to highlight the Community
Vitality benefits of your site.
► Utilize visitor usage data (page 4) to support
investments, plan programming, market, and
promote your case as an essential asset to the
vitality of your community.
► Share the estimated health savings impact of your
site based on visitor usage to date (page 5).
► Utilize the Community Vitality Framework research
translations (page 6) to tell your story in meaningful
ways to a variety of stakeholders.

The CORE Data Service Lab can provide
additional analysis and consulting around impact
and outcomes data for current or future park
projects.

Use the Baseline Outcomes report to showcase the ways your site promotes Community Vitality!

INVESTING IN PARKS
& RECREATION
Example slide showing site-specific
data from this report.
8 NDS Report Progression & Next Steps

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Discover WHAT is happening at the site. This report features data sets summarizing pre- and post-visit outcomes and estimated health savings.

Your second report was requested through the NDS portal at least 60+ days after your grand opening. This report was uploaded to your NDS Portal.

REMINDER: Continue promoting user scans of your site sign through outreach, community engagement, and marketing campaigns.

To maximize and improve user insights, use the strategies outlined in your NDS Marketing Kit to promote user scans of the QR code located on the sign installed at the site.

II. Baseline Outcomes
Received
III. Visitor Outcomes
Receive after 50+ scans
Activate your NDS portal using the link you received in your Welcome to the NDS Network email. You can then access your NDS reports in the File Repository section by logging in to your NDS Portal at app.coredataservicelab.com. For assistance, contact us at [email protected].

I. Initial Impact
Received
Learn WHO the site impacts. Data describe the potential impacts your NDS may have on the area and its population. This report was uploaded to your NDS Portal after your NDS is ordered.
9 N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Frequently Asked Questions

5. I need assistance with my portal. Who can I contact for help? The CORE Data Service Lab Team is eager to assist! Email [email protected] with comments, questions, and any additional information you feel may be helpful to support you. 10 1Cohen, D. A., Han, B., Isacoff, J., Shulaker, B., Williamson, S., Marsh, T., McKenzie, T. L., Weir, M., & Bhatia, R. (2015). Impact of park renovations on park use and park-based physical activity. Journal of physical activity & health, 12(2), 289–295. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2013-0165
2Shanahan, D., Bush, R., Gaston, K. et al. (2016). Health Benefits from Nature Experiences Depend on Dose. Science Reports 6, 28551. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep28551
3Farmer, V. L., Williams, S. M., Mann, J. I., Schofield, G., McPhee, J. C., & Taylor, R. W. (2017). Change of school playground environment on bullying: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 139. 4Ridgers, N. D., Fairclough, S. J., & Stratton, G. (2010). Twelve-month effects of a playground intervention on children’s morning and lunchtime recess physical activity levels. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 7(2), 167-175. 5The heat is on: A trust for public land special report. Trust for Public Land. (2022, August 24). Retrieved from https://www.tpl.org/resource/heat-trust-public-land-special-report 6Chow, H.W. (2013) Outdoor fitness equipment in parks: a qualitative study from older adults' perceptions. BMC Public Health, 13, 1216.
7Livy, M. R., & Klaiber, H. A. (2016). Maintaining public goods: The capitalized value of local park renovations. Land Economics, 92(1), 96-116.
8Raney, M. A., Hendry, C. F., & Yee, S. A. (2019). Physical activity and social behaviors of urban children in green playgrounds.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 56, 522-529.
9Lopez, R. (2011, February). The potential of safe, secure and accessible playgrounds to increase ... Active Living Research.

Retrieved from https://activelivingresearch.org/sites/activelivingresearch.org/files/ALR_Brief_SafePlaygrounds_0.pdf Visitor usage information provided herein comes from observed mobile location data using Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates that are aggregated, normalized, and extrapolated to generate insights about behaviors within a boundary or location of interest. Data is controlled for biases through advanced, proprietary modeling. Validation checks include ongoing reviews using a set of statistical features to detect errors.

Health impact estimation information provided herein is informed by visitor usage estimates from mobility location data. Values are entered into a rigorous and validated algorithm accounting for costs of disease and productivity loss. Health savings are tied to behaviors and respective levels of physical activity that occur in outdoor spaces.

N D S B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K References
© PlayCore, 2023, All Rights Reserved.
[email protected]
www.playcore.com/nds app.coredataservicelab.com
established the Center for Outreach, Research, and Education (CORE) to help communities turn research into practice by researching and advocating for the impact of play and recreation on a community’s vitality and why it’s valuable to invest in community health and wellness.

CORE Data Service Lab uses data-driven strategies specific to your community to enable actionable recommendations and personalized support, maximizing your positive impacts on your community.

Report prepared March 2023 by:

Y O U R N AT I O N A L D E M O N S T R AT I O N S I T E Beattie Park
Lompoc, CA
Visitor
Outcomes
III.
2 PlayCore's Center for Outreach,
Research, and Education (CORE)
leads the National Demonstration Site
Network to raise national awareness
and help local leaders and residents
share the positive impact they are
making on community health and
wellness through innovative, evidencebased designs of play and recreation spaces.

To meet that goal, CORE worked with
your organization to collect data
included in this report through a QR
code survey process. Our goal is to
gather data and share insights that
help you describe and evaluate the
performance of the site using
information about users, usage, and
user experiences.

Research translations included to bring
meaning to your results.

How did we capture the data?
This report shares data and insights from:

Users: A survey of site users completed between
February 2021 and December 2022.

Key Informant: A survey capturing information about
your site from ENTER NAME– the person your team
identified as knowledgeable of the planning, design,
and maintenance of this site.
84 UNIQUE USER SURVEY

RESPONSES
Survey respondents provided information about
the group with whom they visited the site.

To respond to the survey, visitors used their smartphones to scan a QR code located on signage placed near the
entrance to the site.

Surveys consisted of approximately 13 questions, focused on one of three factors:

Users: Visitor Characteristics, Group Size
Usage: Visitor Activity Level, Visit Length, Visit Frequency User Experiences: Visit Reasons, Visitor Satisfaction
Survey participants were encouraged to scan the QR code and respond to survey questions via CORE’s online survey form. Surveys were available in English and Spanish.

Average time to complete the survey was 4 minutes.

The data included in this report was gathered from:
293 SITE
USERS
57% visited in groups of 1- 4 people
47% visited in groups of 5 -10 people
This report describes:

On-site signage encourages visitors to
complete a user survey.

About this Report

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K 3 Your site is part of a growing National Demonstration Site (NDS) Network that exemplifies evidence-based best practices in design and implementation, supports health-related initiatives, and provides meaningful ways for community stakeholders to gather and share data about the sites’ impact on the community.

There are five NDS programs that help communities turn research into practice in local public destinations through intentional design.

Your site was designed to align to the criteria for the following NDS designations, shown in color:

National Demonstration Site Overview

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Positive outcomes occur
when stakeholders are
engaged in the planning
process, evidence-based
design principles are
implemented with the built
environment, and
supplemental programming
is offered to further enhance
user experiences.
.

NatureGrounds deliberately designs nature into community park destinations by integrating the living landscape with manufactured equipment to support play value, increase
physical activity, foster social interaction, and improve environmental stability.

Me2: 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design applies a comprehensive design philosophy to innovate an outdoor play environment where both physical and social inclusion can occur to the greatest extent possible.

Play On! intentionally promotes physical activity through active play and encourages the developmental progression of skills through healthy movement by incorporating the six key
elements of play: swinging, sliding, climbing, brachiating, spinning, & balancing.
4 Your Site Positively Impacts Your
Community’s Vitality
PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research, and
Education (CORE) uses research and advocacy to
help build healthy communities through play and
recreation. CORE and our Data Service Lab
developed the Community Vitality Framework for
an evidence-based approach, grounded in
comprehensive and validated research, that
provides a validated approach to organize and
report the seven evidence-based indicators of a
vital community.

Your Site’s Top 3 Community Vitality Goals:

Research indicates that these goals and themes are essential to building healthy, vital communities, and are related to important health challenges in your state.

Every site designed, built, and programmed with National Demonstration Site criteria can help to counteract negative trends and support more positive outcomes.

Evidence-Based Impact

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Community
Engagement
Physical Health &
Lifestyle Behaviors
Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion
In California, there has been a
62% increase in inactive
children (reporting they did not
participate in at least 60
minutes of physical activity on
at least 1 day in the past week)
between 2017 and 2019.1
5 Site visitors reported an overwhelming level of satisfaction with the new play and recreation space. 98% of surveyed visitors were satisfied with their experience, with a majority (78%) reporting being very or completely satisfied with the site during their visit.

Visitor Satisfaction Results
Recent research is beginning to show a greater increase in the relationship between satisfaction with public amenities, trust in government, and health.

In these ways, we know that overall impressions are important and at this site, first impressions were strong!
100%
plan to visit again
Visitor Satisfaction
78%
13%
7%
2%

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K Are satisfied with
their experience
In the United States, living
within a 10-minute walk of a
park is positively and
significantly associated with
higher levels of civic trust,
appreciation, and
stewardship.2
6 User Survey Insights
We captured information about the characteristics of group visitors to the site. Data from your site shows a prominent representation from children and adolescent groups, which is appropriate for the designated community.

Age Breakdown of Visitor Groups
Demographics

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K of your site respondents
visits in multigenerational
groups (consisting of 3 or
more age groups).
37%
Adults (18-64)
9%
Adolescents
(13-18)
21%
Young
Children (<5)
25%
Children
(6-12)
8%
Older Adults
(65+)
Before the park upgrade,
we’d rarely observe families
visiting this area. Now it’s
routinely filled with children
and adults.

NDS Visitor
Research shows that adults
who engage in play with
children experience reduced
stress, improved mood, greater
cognitive skills, and enhanced
relationships.3
7 Visitors were surveyed about the estimated level of physical activity of the most active member in their group as a proxy for the whole group.

Physical activity rates can capture how well a site supports healthy behaviors.

Another important consideration is providing frequent opportunities for community members to be outside accessing nature. At your site:
100% of groups had
members who were
physically active
during their visit
(lightly, moderately, or
very active).
83% of groups had
members who reached
the recommended
level of moderate to
vigorous physical
activity.
52% of respondents visit the outdoor play
space more than once a week.

Activity Level of the Most Physically Active Individual in the Group Site Usage

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K P h y s i c a l A c t i v i t y
Up to 93% of children believe
in the benefits of outdoor play
in nature – noting it helps them
learn new things and improve
communication skills.4
O u t d o o r P l a y
Very Active
23%
Moderately
Active
60%
Lightly Active
17%
Length of Visit
Generally, the length of time an individual or group spends in a public space will be connected to their level of comfort, belonging, and enjoyment within that place.
of visitors spent at least 30 minutes in this space,
indicating that visitors view this site as a place to
consistently engage in an outdoor environmental
setting.
86%
8 30 minutes
or less
31-45
minutes
46-60
minutes
more than
1 hour
Typical Length of Visit
Site Usage

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K 14%
19%
32%
35%
Research shows that just
20 minutes of time spent
in a park can improve people’s
sense of well-being.6
Individuals who spend more
than 120 minutes outside in
nature within a 7-day period
can experience health
benefits.5
9 This site was designed and built with social inclusion in mind. Visitors experienced these benefits and others. CORE asked survey respondents to rank their top three reasons for visiting this site and share comments on the greatest benefit. Below are the top 3 reasons for visits, along with quotes about why each reason was beneficial to users, in site visitors’ own words.

Top 3 Reasons for Visiting Site
Physical Health & Lifestyle Behaviors
The top reason for visiting was
related to physical health that
includes providing
opportunities for all visitors to
be active.
“A nice place for exercise”
Physical Health
“The children get to play and let out
energy and practice their motor
skills.”
Recreational Opportunities
Social & Emotional Health
Social & Emotional Health
reasons include enjoyment
of social interactions.
“The children get to play while
meeting new friends.”
Positive Effect
“Great social interaction!”
Social Engagement
Environment
Environmental reasons
highlighted among visitors
included safety and unique
aspects of the built
environment.
“Thankful it’s larger than most
playgrounds and has activities for
littles and adults.”
Built Environment
“We knew this was a safe place they
can play. So, parents can relax after
the busy weekday.”
Safety
Reported Reasons for Visiting

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K …share insights and successes from this project.

January 2023 10
Many of you reading this performance report wear multiple hats when it comes to advancing community vitality through play and recreation. Whether your role is a park planner, organizer leading public engagement, an architect confirming site design decisions with stakeholders, or an agency leader sharing outcomes with your community members, you can use both the quantitative and qualitative findings from this report to help tell the story of this site’s impact.

I want to…
Using the Data
Describe Users: What does the group characteristic data tell us about the visitors? This site attracted sizable groups across all age groups – from young children to aging adults.

Report Use: How did users experience the site?
Visitors had a strong first impression, with many spending more than 30 minutes at the site.

You can expect a high return rate as visitors reported high levels of satisfaction.

Identify Motivators: What motivated people to visit?
Rankings and comments revealed the most important reasons for visits, all neatly categorized for you around health and wellness outcomes.
…assess the performance of this site.

Determine if Needs were Met: Were visitors satisfied with their experience at the site? Yes, nearly every single one!
Understand Benefits: What were the health and wellness impacts of the site? Most user groups reached the recommended level of physical activity.

Shared Sentiments: Users indicated the site benefits across key indicators of community vitality. Visitors recognize the positive influence this National Demonstration Site has on the health and well-being of your community.

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K 86%
stayed
30+ minutes
100%
plan to
visit again
98%
satisfied
83%
reached physical
activity goals
11 This is the third NDS report received since this site joined the NDS Network. Congratulations on turning research into practice and using a data-driven approach to elevate site impact and outcomes!
Your Sample Site reports work together so you can take knowledge to the next level.

Using Your Data Reports
Produce New Communications: Reasons for visiting and visitor quotes provide details about community member’s values when it comes to the recreational space. Further interpretation of collected site data may offer some context about findings to include in communications.

Generate New Ideas: Do site visitor responses give you new ideas about programming this space? Or do responses give you ideas about what you’d like to know about other sites in your community or park system?
Explore New Results: Collecting new data can answer new questions. Do some groups experience important benefits more than others? Are there any changes in usage or users over time? Are there improvements in health and wellness behaviors or outcomes? Access all of your complimentary NDS reports by logging into the NDS Portal at app.coredataservicelab.com. Can’t find it? Contact us at [email protected].

N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K 12 How to Use this Report

I N I T I A L I M P A C T

R E P O R T
Use Your NDS reports to communicate your site’s positive impact on Community Vitality!
Let the data guide your efforts to
demonstrate:

This report is just the beginning of what we can
share about how NDS contribute to Community
Vitality! Connect with us to learn more about our
comprehensive data services.

The CORE Data Service Lab can provide additional
analysis and consulting around impact and
outcomes data for current or future projects. Our
subscription model allows agencies to:

B A S E L I N E O U T C O M E S

R E P O R T

V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S

R E P O R T
Remember that information about how play and recreation spaces are used and valued can help public agencies and private sponsors respond to real-life conditions and experiences on the ground by adjusting design, funding, programming, and other strategies.

Want more data and data storytelling resources for your organization? ► Your impact
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N D S V I S I T O R O U T C O M E S R E P O R T I B E AT T I E P AR K

INVESTING IN PARKS
& RECREATION
13 NDS Report Progression & Next Steps
Learn WHO the site impacts. Data describe the impact your NDS may have on the area. This report was uploaded to your NDS Portal after your NDS is ordered.

Learn HOW users are responding. This report features data sets summarizing users’ self-reported sentiments and usage outcomes. Your site sign has been scanned 50+ times! This report was uploaded to your NDS Portal.

Your second report was requested through the NDS portal at least 60+ days after your grand opening. This report was uploaded to your NDS Portal.

Activate your NDS portal using the link you received in your Welcome to the NDS Network email. You can then access your NDS reports by logging in to your NDS Portal at app.coredataservicelab.com. If you need assistance, contact us at [email protected].

II. Baseline Outcomes Report
Received
I. Initial Impact Report
Received
III. Visitor Outcomes Report
Received
14 Sources:
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2017-2019. Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 2Assembly: Shaping space for civic life. (2017). The Center for Active Design. 3Rigolon, A., Derr, V., & Chawla, L. (2015). Green grounds for play and learning: An intergenerational model for joint design and use of school and park systems. In Handbook on Green Infrastructure (pp. 281-300). Edward Elgar Publishing. 4Clements, R. (2004). An investigation of the status of outdoor play. Contemporary issues in early childhood, 5(1), 68-80. 5White, M. P., Alcock, I., Grellier, J., Wheeler, B. W., Hartig, T., Warber, S. L., ... & Fleming, L. E. (2019). Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing. Scientific reports, 9(1), 1-11. 6Yuen, H. K., & Jenkins, G. R. (2020). Factors associated with changes in subjective well-being immediately after urban park visit. International journal of environmental health research, 30(2), 134-145.

Health metrics provided herein are from a mapping software system that utilizes GIS to spatially visualize health and wellness data from over fifty reliable and publicly available sources. Sources include the U.S. Census, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Substance Abuse ad Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and more.
© PlayCore, 2023, All Rights Reserved.

PlayCore established the Center for Outreach, Research, and Education (CORE) to help communities turn research into practice by researching and advocating for the impact of play and recreation on a community’s vitality and why it’s valuable to invest in community health and wellness.

CORE Data Service Lab uses data-driven strategies specific to your community to enable actionable recommendations and personalized support, maximizing your positive impacts on your community. [email protected]
www.playcore.com/nds app.coredataservicelab.com

OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
A GOOD PLANET IS HARD TO FIND.

IT’S OUR

RESPONSIBILITY TO

ACT AS STEWARDS OF

OUR PLANET AND ITS
NATURAL RESOURCES.

It’s also our mission to create
fun, active, and innovative places
for families to gather and play.

Our environmental sustainability
efforts are intended to help ensure
children of today can take their
grandchildren to playgrounds
in the future. Our approach to
stewardship and sustainability
encompasses every aspect of
our company - from the way we
manufacture our products to how
we do business.

Children learn many valuable
life skills on playgrounds. We’ve
learned some important lessons,
too. We continuously strive to be
environmentally responsible and
to make sure future generations
benefit from our efforts.

OUR PLAYGROUNDS ARE

DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND

TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT ON
THE PLANET WHERE WE PLAY.

125,000 INDIVIDUAL PARTS.
400,000 SQUARE FEET.

ONE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT.

ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY PLAYGROUNDS
With more than 125,000 individual
parts moving through our 400,000
square foot manufacturing facility,
even the smallest steps towards
greater environmental efficiency
can help us make a very big
difference.

WE PROTECT AND

MAKE EFFICIENT USE

OF OUR RESOURCES
GameTime products use some
of the world’s most durable and
recyclable materials, including
aluminum, plastic, stainless steel,
and steel. Our playgrounds are
sustainable and built to last
decades, not years. The materials
we use have the lowest possible
impact on the environment and are
strong enough to withstand the
physical demands of playful, active
families through years of changing
weather conditions.

RESPONSIBLE

SOURCING
We work with our suppliers to
source the most environmentally
preferable materials for our
products. When possible, we make
every effort to find opportunities to
work with vendors and suppliers in
our local communities to minimize
the carbon output associated with
transporting materials.

gametime.com 800.235.2440

WARRANTY
GameTime offers a comprehensive warranty on all of our products.

For the purpose of this warranty, “lifetime” encompasses no specific term of years, but rather that the Seller warrants to its original customer for as long as the original customer owns the product, and uses the product for its intended purpose, that the product and all its parts will be free from defects in material and manufacturing workmanship.
• Lifetime limited warranty on PowerScape®, PrimeTime®, Xscape® & IONiX® and Modern City® uprights. • Lifetime limited warranty on Tru-Loc® connections and upright bolt-through connections. • Lifetime limited warranty on all hardware.
• Twenty-Year limited warranty on Timber Décor & Timbers recycled plastic lumber. • Fifteen-Year limited warranty on metal decks, pipes, rungs, rails, loops, braces, and footbucks. • Fifteen-Year limited warranty on rotationally-molded products. • Fifteen-Year limited warranty on VistaRopeTM nylon bearings and ring junction pieces. • Ten-Year limited warranty on GTFit®, THRIVE® and Challenge Course posts & bars. • Ten-Year limited warranty on site furnishings against structural failure. • Ten-Year limited warranty on SunBlox products.
• Ten-Year limited warranty on fiberglass and DHPL signage. • Ten-Year limited warranty on VistaRopeTM WeaveTechTM cables. • Five-Year limited warranty on Tuff Forms® structures, including TuffCrete and PolyShield. • Five-Year limited warranty on nylon-covered cable net climbers and components. • Five-Year limited warranty on GT Symphony FreenotesTM Harmony Park components. • Five-Year limited warranty on Super Seats.
• Five-Year limited warranty on premature wear of VistaRope cables. • Three-Year limited warranty on EveryBODY Plays® polyurea coated foam & rubber strips. • Three-Year limited warranty on SaddleMates rubber and “C”-springs. • Three-Year limited warranty on rubber seat and rubber mats for net events. • One-Year limited warranty on Challenge Course timing components. • One-Year limited warranty on all other GameTime products.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER

IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY ANY PERSON, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS. Warranties do not cover damage caused by vandalism or abuse. Warranty claims must be filed within the applicable warranty period and accompanied by a copy of the original invoice or GameTime invoice number.

PALETTE COLOR SELECTIONS
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Santa Clarita City Council
July 11, 2023