Lyons Park Playground

Before

After

Lyons Park Playground was installed in 1997 and is due for a replacement. Funding for the playground was appropriated in the 2023 adopted capital budget. In-person community engagement took place in the summer of 2023. The new playground system included ADA-accessible features and the playground surfacing was upgraded to a mixture of "poured-in-place" surfacing (soft, rubberized surface) and engineered wood fiber (wood chips). This is a safer and cleaner option compared to the previous surface. The approved budget included the design, removal of existing playground equipment, as well as the concrete curb, installation of a new playground, and corresponding site improvements, such as new pathways, benches, and bike racks.

The new playground includes a unique play structure for 2-5-year-old kids, a play structure for 5-12-year-old kids, swings, and a series of play panels laid out to form a maze for 2-5-year-old kids.

The playground was completed in October 2024, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on October 30, 2024.

Community Outreach — Playground Design

Neighbor children were asked what slide and fun feature they would like to see included in this playground. Two designs were created, and neighbors had another opportunity to share which playground design they preferred. The preferred choice was constructed.