The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutITEM IV-A CrrY O rr+~r ~ P'~ ,~1 ■ ~M ~ p~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • a ~ , ~ r ' O e { w . a2U.a. . . . . . . . is: ae.., Help Build the Dream of Play for All B~ mmitmenet childdevelopment, rigor, and challenge for all children. The City of Auburn has a fantastic park and recreation system with a • Exceeds ADA Standards by requiring variety of play equipment, spray pools, fields, and courts; however it at least 70% of play activities serve does not have a barrier free playground that is accessible to all. While children with physical disabilities, our nei hborhood arks and school la rounds meet the Americans allowing greater °integratio o° of all 9 P P Y9 children. (ADA is 25 /o to 50 /o) with Disability Act requirements for accessibility, they are not barrier • Designed to be "sensory-rich," it win free. Often, children with disabilities are left to sit and watch their able- address tne needs of all cniidren with bodied friends and siblings play. Children who use wheelchairs, walkers sensory and developmental disabilities or other support devices get trapped in sandpits or fibers or their leg that stimulate the imagination. braces can et cau ht in narrow athwa s. Man of our la rounds do ' Challenging and age-appropriate 9 9 P Y Y P Y9 addressing every child's intellectual, not have sensory components that stimulate touch, hearing and smell, physical, emotional and social needs. key factors to play for those with sensory or developmental disabilities. • Allows the opportunity for individuals of all ages the abiliry to interact in a park Barrier-Free playgrounds take all disabilities into account. The play- setting and discover and beneft trom rounds connect the ath wa s, add la features throu hout the site the Essence of Play" - fun things to 9 P Y P Y 9 do, fun places to be and everyone in and address the most important feature, the ability for all children of all the center of play. abilitieS to play side-by-Side. Provide the opportuniry for disabled and able-bodied children to experience In conjunction with the NW Parks Foundation and Auburn service clubs, and accept one another the City of Auburn is looking to fund a Barrier-Free Playground in Les Help dissolve barriers for disabled Gove Park. youtn Locafion: Les Gove Park Examples of Barrier Free Playground Features: Project Estimate: $300,000 • Ramps, bridges, and transfer stations Potential Funding Options: Service Club donations, pOtenti8l CDBG - allowing every child to reach the Funding, Individual donations highest play deck Potential In-Kind Labor: Recruit volunteers from each service club in • Play structures configured to support Auburn to hel install the new la e ui mellt. all levels of development p P Y q P • Universally accessible and wide path- ways and walkways • A universally accessible and resilient surfacing, also known as poured in N ~ ~ place, is a recycled rubberized mat ,,v m 'r~ used throughout the playground. This ~ ~ ~ ~ ; c~ ' , a`. ° , ° ° • , surface greatly increases accessibil- ity and mobility but also substantially ~ ~ ~ ` increases the cost of construction L~~~~ materials and labor. ~ ~ , • E4uiPment that provides diverse play . opportunities for all, including tunnels, ~ y : waist level play areas, and other bar- T k rier-free options. s~ A, ~ . ' ~ ` ~ . ~~yi~~ ~ r ~ 6'.: ~ ~ • Cozy spots where everyone can gather ~ • ~ ~ ~Y • Swin9s and bouncers with back sup- ~ ~ ~ t ' port *r+ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~i w~'' • Elevated sand tables, interactive walls, activity panels, and auditory elements where children of all abilities can play together ~ i;A ~ ~ul ~ ' • Sensory-rich and tactile surfaces and activities that stimulate the imagination ~ JI , ~ , . , ~ r . w . „ . . • ~ ~ . . , - . a,"k . < , e; ` ~ • ~*i ~ r, .,m, . , .~w e Ar Studies have proven that integrated play helps the diversity of race, religions and cultures in order disabted children develop fine and gross motor to build communities that are accepting and rep- skills, receptive communication skills, cerebral func- resentative of the differences among its citizens. tions, physical strength, and social skills, including Increased involvement by a wider representation independence and self esteem. Integrated play of citizens in governmental activities will also be a also gives able-bodied children the opportunity to hallmark of these inclusive communities. experience and accept children with disabilities as equals. There are many positive effects on social, The City of Auburn has an extensive specialized emotional, cognitive and physical development recreation program that provides indoor and out- when children can play together in fully-accessible door social and recreational opportunities and and sensory-rich play environments. Barrier-free sport leagues for special needs children, teens and playgrounds delighting children of all abilities while adults. A barrier-free playground would extend our providing a place where compassion and accep- commitment to be an accessible and inclusive com- tance flourish. munity by providing additional outdoor recreation opportunities. As an Inclusive Community, city leaders are work- ing to support such issues as racial justice and inclusionary zoning as well as those who celebrate ~ Ar . , , . , . . .aa. ` , . . . ' w ~ , . . ~ . . , ~ . , ~ , . , . ~ . ~ . d _ • ~ , . fi ~ , Information Resources: Nationa/ Center for Bound/ess Playgrounds: www.bound/essp/aygrounds.org; Shane's Inspiration: www.shanesinspiration.org