Shores Park Playground Replacement - Design Concepts

Background

The playground at Shores Park is scheduled for a full replacement in 2026. The first survey results, summarized below, helped City staff develop a request for proposals that reflected the community’s preferences. A committee of staff members then reviewed submissions and selected the finalists shown below. Your feedback in this next survey will help determine which design is chosen.

First Round Survey Results

A total of 104 people participated. The goal was to gather input on playground style, color palette, and most valued play features. A modern style playground was favored over a nature-inspired or traditional. The preferred color palette included teal, lime, orange, and purple. Play features ranked by popularity included climbing, slides, balance, swinging, imaginative play, natural play, and spinning.

Project Goals & Process

• Install safe play equipment for ages 2–5 and 5–12
• Ensure all equipment meets accessibility requirements
• ADA-compliant surface
• Develop multiple design concepts for community review
• Present a final recommendation to the City Council based on feedback