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Home My WebLink AboutOB 1 FRONTIER PARK 10-17-83 OLD BUSINESS N DA: October 10, 1983 ~~ No. 110_17_83 Inter - C om/ / Jeff Kol i n, Recreation Superintendent SUPPLEMENTARY. REPORT ON FRONTIER PARK RECOMMENDATION: Pleasure of the Council BACKGROUND: The Council received an initial staff report on Frontier Park at its October 5, 1983 meeting. The report outlined the measures staff had taken to respond to a letter received by the Council from Mrs. Debbie Thomas outlining her concerns about Frontier Park and its play equipment. Mrs. Thomas met with staff and pointed out several modifications to existing play equipment and structures which she felt would improve safety when the equi~pment was used by children under five years old. Staff examined and researched'the suggestions provided by Mrs. Thomas and the safety concerns she had identified. Several maintenance tasks were completed by in-house staff~and one damaged play apparatus was removed. Cost estimates were obtained for the balance of the improve- ments which could not be completed by City personnel. It was recon~ended by staff that no modifications be made to the existing play structures at Frontier Park, The City would become liable for any future accidents/injuries if it were to modify the existing play structures to acconmnodate younger children. Since any modification of existing play structures would create additional liability for the City, it appears that the only alternative which will appease Mrs. Thomas is to build a separate play area for children under five years old. The proposed play area would include on~ new piece of play apparatus, a multi-purpose play center designed for pre-school children (attachment "A"). Cost estimates range from $2,250.00 to $3,338.00 for various types of play centers. The existing spring animals and swing set could be relocated to complete the pre-school tot lot area. Installation of new equipment, relocation of existing equipment and the construction of a new sand pit and concrete curb would bring the cost of the project to approximately $10,000. SUPPLEMENTARY REP Pa~e 2 October 10, 1983 ON FRONTIER PARK Supervision would remain an important element for the safe use of the play equipment by children under five years old. Parental supervision of pre-school children is always necessary and recon~nended no matter what the design of a play area. At no time would staff recommend the unsupervised use of a park or playground by children under five years old. The 1980 census recorded 217 children under the age of five residing in the tract bordered by Newport Avenue, Browning Avenue, Walnut Avenue and Nisson Road. (attachment "B") This represents 5.7% of the population of the tract, 0.6% of the total City's population and 10% of the City's under five population. The 1980 census also recorded 559 youth between the ages of 5 and 18 residing in the area representing 14.8% of the tract. These figures indicate that the population of children in the area is about average for the City of Tustin. The overall City population of children under five years old is 5.9% of the total population, 5-17 year olds make up 17.2% of the City's total population. The general recreation and open space needs of the residents in the census tract surrounding Frontier Park are met by Frontier Park and the nearby Beswick Elementary School. The playground apparatus at Frontier Park is designed to appeal to a wide age range of children. The existing play area is heavily used and has a good safety record. The proposed addition of a pre-school tot lot area must be evaluated in a period of budgetary constraints. The approximately $10,000 project would provide a play area designed for young children. It would not eliminate the need for parental supervision. JK:ls Attachments Attach t "A" Pm-School Equipment Model: #146-001 Ground Space: 28' x 15' Shipping Weight: 1706 lbs. Multi-Purpose Play Center Our multi-purpose play center is per- fect for pre-school children. Child de- velopment professionals along with experienced equipment designers have produced a play piece that ac- tively extends the classroom to the play area. The reinforced fiberglass roof shades the children from the mid- day sun and provides a sense of secur- ity. Physical and cognitive develop- ment are built into the design of this piece and will allow a large number of young children ages 3 to 5 to play to their fullest potential, Play activities include a two tier deck system, the highest being 3' from ground level, The Iow deck activities include a hor- izontal ladder, 4' long stainless steel egress/entry tube and a wood inter- mediate step. The high deck has a wide stainless steel slide, two fiber- glass enclosure panels, a fiberglass roof and an attaching swing header with a horizontal donut swing. For more details and specifications, con- tact your Miracle Sales Representa- tive. 10 Elephant Slide What could be more fun than riding elephants? Sliding down the elephant's trunk! Miracle took every child's dream and designed a safe slide with deep recessed slide bedway and 14 gauge floor plate on stairway. The slide is 16 gauge stainless steel, supported by steel angles. Model: ~112 Ground Space: 8' x 2'4" shipping Weight:. 400 lbs. Miracle Turtle This colorful, relnfomed fiberglass Miracle Turtle will never finish last in attracting the attention of the younger set. Ideal for imaginative group or individual play. It at- tracts even the shyest of preschoolers to crawl on his beck. Ideal for beach installations, as well as regular playgrounds. Mo(lei: #9(X) Ground Space: 5' x 8' Shipping Weight lS0 I1~. Geometric Play Unit Miracle's introduction of geometric shaped climbers and play arches represents a creative and colorful play system for young people. These interesting components offer a new look to climbing, crawling through, and sliding to your playground. Con- structed of permanent colored, tough, all weather, fire resistant plastic they are engineered to last a long time. Assemblies utilize 4," x 4" redwood and galvanized pipe and 4- way safety plate, and crawl through 24" diameter tubes. Slide bedways are stainless steel. A new concept with play value for your playground is here. Model: ff412 Height:. 68' Length: 140' Shipping Weight: 394 lbs. NO. 5795 Wood Climber. ground space 17%' x 22%', bt. wt, 2463 lbs. Ge.o. metric Play Unit Miracle's introduction of geometric shaped climbers and play arches represents a creative and colorful play system for young people, These interesting components offer a new look to climbing, crawling through, and sliding to your playground, Con- structed of permanent colored, tough, all weather, fire resistant plastic they are engineered to last a long time. Assemblies utilize 4" x 4" redwood and galvanized pipe and 4- way safety plate, and crawl through 24' diameter tubes. Slide bedways are stainless steel. A new concept with play value for your 131aygrcund is here. Model: #412 Height:. 68' Width: 82' Length: 140' Shipping Weight: 394 lbs. TUSTIN ~GH SC~)OL ,/VEEH ATTACHMENT THORMAN EL/M. U.S. Mari.e Corl~ Air ~tmtio. Tustin