West Fairland Local Park
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Project Description
The project entails removing and relocating the playground and installing all new equipment. Adjoining the new playground will be a new accessible patio and picnic shelter. The sidewalk to the tennis courts will be removed and repaved to meet the ADA requirements for access. Along with the repaving of the parking lot, several stormwater management and sediment control measures are being introduced to the park.
Background
The existing playground was scheduled for renovation, but in its current location was difficult to access both for the users and the maintenance staff. In order to improve the accessibility for the play area, it was determined during the site visit that the shelter and the surrounding patio also needed better access. A new location was selected based on a large, level, open area and its proximity to the parking lot. While access issues were being examined, the walk to the tennis court and the designated parking spots in the parking lot had to be improved.
Status/Project Update
A public meeting was held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 to gather community input and ideas for the new playground. Click here to view the final playground layout.
The design is 90% complete. M-NCPPC is in the process of submitting the project for permits, and anticipates starting construction after July 1, 2013.
Calendar and Meeting Notes
Links to review meeting notes and presentation materials will be attached to each applicable calendar event as it is scheduled and completed.
DATE/TIME |
DISCUSSION AND MEETING NOTES |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2010 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. |
Public forum to gather ideas and input for the playground | West Fairland Local Park Playground Area 2201 Fairland Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 |
| Febuary 21, 2011 | Public comment period - Comments on proposed layout due to project manager by this date |
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| 2011/2012 | Producing construction drawings | |
| Winter 2013 | Submit for permits | |
| Summer 2013 | Construction begins |
M-NCPPC Staff Contact
Kathleen Dearstine, Project Manager
Kathy.Dearstine@MontgomeryParks.org
301-650-2883
Date of last update: January 16, 2013
Montgomery County Department of Parks