Addenbrooke Park Playground Renovation

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Consultation has concluded

Existing playground at Addenbrooke Park

Addenbrooke Park, 601 S. Garrison St., received a new playground in 2020!

In September 2019, a request for proposals to renovate the playground at Addenbrooke Park
resulted in 15 options for consideration from eight playground vendors. The options
varied in terms of size, components and play activities that would best fit within the existing
concrete curb that defines the play area to be renovated. All options addressed the need to meet
current Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements, including the removal of the existing pea gravel on- -site and the installation of poured-in-place or rubber surfacing appropriate for wheelchair accessibility.

After review, staff selected five options for residents consideration. Criteria used to compare the
submittals included the following:

  • Meeting the budget allocated for all work required including removing the existing equipment
    and installing new equipment and surfacing.
  • Providing play equipment that meets safety requirements established by the U.S. Consumer
    Product Safety Commission and the Handbook for Public Playground Safety.
  • Providing a variety of play structures and components encouraging activities suitable for
    multiple age groups.

The Addenbrooke Park playground renovation is funded in part by a Neighborhood Participation Program
(NPP) grant submitted by the Sun Valley Neighborhood Association and approved by Lakewood
City Council. The NPP gives community organizations a chance to submit applications to receive city funding for a small-scale project they believe would make a difference in improving their neighborhoods. Learn more at Lakewood.org/NPP.

Existing playground at Addenbrooke Park

Addenbrooke Park, 601 S. Garrison St., received a new playground in 2020!

In September 2019, a request for proposals to renovate the playground at Addenbrooke Park
resulted in 15 options for consideration from eight playground vendors. The options
varied in terms of size, components and play activities that would best fit within the existing
concrete curb that defines the play area to be renovated. All options addressed the need to meet
current Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements, including the removal of the existing pea gravel on- -site and the installation of poured-in-place or rubber surfacing appropriate for wheelchair accessibility.

After review, staff selected five options for residents consideration. Criteria used to compare the
submittals included the following:

  • Meeting the budget allocated for all work required including removing the existing equipment
    and installing new equipment and surfacing.
  • Providing play equipment that meets safety requirements established by the U.S. Consumer
    Product Safety Commission and the Handbook for Public Playground Safety.
  • Providing a variety of play structures and components encouraging activities suitable for
    multiple age groups.

The Addenbrooke Park playground renovation is funded in part by a Neighborhood Participation Program
(NPP) grant submitted by the Sun Valley Neighborhood Association and approved by Lakewood
City Council. The NPP gives community organizations a chance to submit applications to receive city funding for a small-scale project they believe would make a difference in improving their neighborhoods. Learn more at Lakewood.org/NPP.

Consultation has concluded
  • Proposal A Selected!

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    108 responses were received voting on the best playground for Addenbrooke Park. The winning playground proposal was Proposal A.

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  • Playground Proposal A

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    • One large structure with multiple decks ranging in heights from 3 to 8 feet.
    • A low deck with slide for a younger age group (2-5 years).
    • Three curved and twisty slides.
    • A double arch swing and two saucers, suitable for all age groups.
    • One spinning climber.
  • Playground Proposal B

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    • One ship-themed structure with 2 1/2-foot and 4-foot deck heights.
    • Three slides.
    • One large rotating climber with floor suitable for up to 25 children.
    • One rocker with four seats and room for four more kids to sit on the center platform.
    • One stationary climber.
    • One spinner bowl.
    • One small spinning climber.
  • Playground Proposal C

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    • One large structure with two 4-foot decks.
    • One spiral slide and one straight slide.
    • A series of concrete log and rock components for climbing and creative play.
    • One rotating climber.
    • One rocker with three seats.
    • One jumping bean stationary pole.
    • One spinning seat.
    • One spring animal.
  • Playground Proposal D

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    • One large structure with multiple decks ranging in height from 2 feet to 7 feet.
    • One straight double slide from a 2-foot deck and two slides from a 7-foot deck.
    • One rotating climber with platform.
    • One swing set with two belt seats and two toddler seats.
  • Playground Proposal E

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    • One large structure with decks ranging in height from 4 feet to 6 feet.
    • Three slide options from various heights.
    • One small structure with a 3-foot deck and two slides suitable for younger age group.
    • One rotating climber.
    • One swing set with two belt seats and one toddler seat.
    • One spinning bowl.
    • One playcube suitable for all age groups.