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We have been through 4 iterations and have incorporated changes from many people in the community. Landscape architects from the city reviewed the plans and shifted some items around but have approved this design. They have reservations about the roller slide - rocks and sticks get stuck easily - we may want to change it for something else. After outlining the current footprint, Carol Shein from the city gave us these comments:
1. If the tot lot fencing that's closest to the street is meant to be a straight line, I think it should be perpendicular to the park perimeter fence. As well, it should tie into the perimeter fence. Maybe the gates are fitted down at that end. [This should be of particular interest to neighbors who are concerned about the visual impact; this change will further hide the structures behind existing street side trees.]
2. Siting the tot lot fence right up against the back of the bleachers is awkward and, as well, cuts off circulation. There needs to be some clearance between the back of the bleachers and the tot lot fence (i.e.,~ 4' or 5'). This will allow kids headed for the swings or older structure to pass by the tot lot instead of through it and will also allow park users to walk behind the bleachers. The playground circulation needs to work even during baseball season.
3. Without the latest drawing in hand, I have no idea if the tot lot layout can be reconfigured to fit these conditions but I would like you to take another look. Sometimes the equipment can be tweaked and turned to make it fit. If not, perhaps we should think about angling the fence that sits closest to the street as in the shape of half of a hexagon.
John Taylor came to many of the same conclusions after painting the outline and observed there is plenty of room to clock the toddler area in the fashion Carol suggests. Another design will be drawn up after a meeting 1st week of November.
The Blue line around the toddler area is a 4' fence enclosure REQUIRED by the city.
Fibar (treated woodchips) will be used as flooring under all the equipment. The areas will be enclosed with "tuff timbers" - recycled plastic timbers - to create a bed. This is the same as at Richardson field and is the favored method for upkeep by the city.
The backstop is currently about 60 feet from home plate. It will be removed and a shell will be placed at homeplate.
Bid from October 10, 2002
Chris Pitts
24 Fredena Rd.
Waban, MA 02468
RE: Lincoln‑Warren Park ‑ Waban, MA
Dear Chris:
Attached you will find the latest revisions to your playground, as per our conversation. These prices are for furnish and delivery only. They include no installation, sales tax, site preparation, fencing or safety surface. I have itemized the component costs for your use in budgeting. The costs are as follows:
Custom PIayBooster PIayStructure, ME02883B, which includes the following, as shown on the plan. NOTE,‑ all quantities are one (1) unless otherwise indicated. No changes were made.
Posts, decks, roofs, transfer modules & steps $ 17,091
Pipe barriers (2) $ 570
Pipe Guardrails (2) $ 440
SpyroSlide $ 2,900
Cliff Climber $ 1,010
Snake Climber $ 900
Ring‑a‑Ling Horizontal Ladder $ 1,200
Swing‑Out $ 625
Hand‑Hold/Leg Lift $ 75
Chimney Climber $ 1,925
Chinning Bar $ 260
Single Wave Climber $ 910
PlayStructure Total: $ 27,906
Custom PlayBooster PlayStructure, ME02883A, which includes the following, as shown on the plan. NOTE.‑ all quantities are one (1) .
Posts, decks, transfer modules $ 5,245
Balcony Deck $ 575
Gear Panel $ 825
Pilot Panel $ 520
Double Poly Slide $ 850
Wiggle Ladder $ 320
Cozy Climber $ 1,140
30" diameter Crawl Tunnel $ 1,300
RollerSlide $ 3,500
PlayStructure Total: $ 14,275
NOTE: Due to the addition of the Rollerslide, this structure doesn't comply to ASTM or CPSC guidelines for a 2‑5 year old structure. The RollerSlide lacks side barriers to prevent the possibility of a young child falling off the edge of the slide.
Independent Items: all quantities are one (1) unless otherwise indicated.
Car Spring Rider, surface mount $ 635
Rhino Spring Rider, surface mount $ 520
4‑seat See Saw $ 2,065
4‑Bay single‑post swing, with 2‑bucket seats and 2 belt seats $ 1,840
CIubHouse with square poly roof $ 2,590
Toddler 2‑seat swing $ 790
Poly benches, recycled plastic (2) $ 902
ADA‑access wedge for TuffTimbers $ 410
74 TuffTimbers and spikes $ 2 450
Total of Independent Items: $ 12,202
Surfacing: 320 cubic yards WoodFiber Safety Surface $ 6,405
Delivered in 50 cubic yard loads with
5 rolls 3' x 500' GeoTextile Fabric $ 600
Total of Surfacing; $ 7,005
Please let me know your input once you've reviewed the revisions.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John Taylor, L.A.
Sales Representative