Dearborn Park Play Area Renovation

Fall 2023

Construction is ongoing for the play area renovation project after the contractor mobilized to the site on August 22, 2023. Site grading and concrete work are occurring through October, and asphalt paving work will occur in December. There may be intermittent pathway closures to the lower lawn as asphalt paving occurs, and more details will be provided when dates have been finalized. The project is on schedule to be open to the public in early 2024.

The project is focused on installing new play equipment and improving access to the play area. The project has a forest theme with new ‘Nature Play’ play equipment, swings, picnic tables, plus improved accessibility. This design is based on the feedback we heard from our community meeting and two surveys.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the public process and thank you for your support and cooperation during construction. We heard a preference for nature play, a stronger connection to the surrounding wooded area, and the need to create a safer environment. Based on this, we developed the following concepts.

• Illustrative Site Plan
• Play Area Rendering