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City of Palo Alto (ID # 3286)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 11/19/2012
Summary Title: Naming Recognitions for Magical Bridge Playground
Title: Approval of a Naming Recognition Plan for Designated Play Zones at
the Magical Bridge Playground for Individuals or Businesses that Contribute
at Least $200,000 per Zone
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Community Services
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council approve the attached naming recognition plan
for designated play zones at the proposed Magical Bridge Playground pursuant to
Section 3 of City Policy and Procedures 1-15, Naming City-Owned Land and
Facilities (Attachment A).
Background
The City of Palo Alto, in collaboration with the community-based non-profit group
The Friends of the Magical Bridge LLC (Friends), formed a partnership to design
and build a playground inclusive of all user groups in the community. Beginning in
2008, the Friends of the Magical Bridge requested assistance from the City of Palo
Alto to identify a location and aid in the design and installation process of such a
playground. Using an undeveloped portion of the park near Abilities United and
AchieveKids at the south end of the park adjacent to Charleston Road the quarter-
acre Magical Bridge playground will not only provide a vibrant selection of play,
discovery and imagination-inspiring components, but will also be an inviting place
where all children – regardless of abilities or limitations – can come together to
play and socialize without physical and social barriers.
This month, the Friends launched a capital campaign to engage the community in
an effort to raise $3,000,000 by end of this year to make this dream a reality. To
support the fundraising campaign, City staff proposes to offer naming
opportunities for the 15 designated play zones in the park to donors who
contribute a minimum of $200,000 per zone. As required by Policy and
Procedures 1-15 (Naming City-Owned Land and Facilities), staff is bringing this
plan forward to the Council for its approval.
Discussion
On April 12, 2008, the Council approved revisions to the City’s policy on naming
city-owned land and facilities to accommodate naming opportunities associated
with significant donations to capital campaigns that raise funds for the
acquisition, construction or renovation of City facilities. Prior to these revisions,
the policy granted to the City Manager, subject to the final approval of the City
Council, approval of naming places within City-owned land or facilities, such as
rooms in a building or fields in a park. In order to simplify the approval process,
the City’s naming policy was revised with the addition of Section 3- “Procedure for
Offering Naming Recognition for Significant Donations to Capital Fundraising
Campaigns.” As stated in the policy: “This section applies to any organized
fundraising initiated by the City, a Board/Commission or other group whose sole
purpose is to support City programs and operations in support of the
renovation/expansion of an existing building, the construction of a new facility,
the acquisition of a building/land, or the furnishings, fixtures and equipment in
said facilities.”
To comply with the requirements for the Council’s approval of offering naming
recognition for major donations to the Magical Bridge Playground, a detailed
schedule of naming opportunities (Attachment B) for the 15 designated play
zones (Attachment C) is provided for those donors contributing $200,000 or
more. A donor plaque will be placed in the park acknowledging zone sponsors
and other major contributors.
Resource Impact
On July 18, 2011, Council approved a Letter of Intent with the Friends of the
Magical Bridge wherein the City would comit an amount towards the project not
to exceed $300,000 for design, permitting and public outreach expenses. The
Friends are responsible for raising all necessary funds for the construction of the
playground, initially estimated at $1,300,000. Costs for the design, fabrication
and installation of donor recognition plaques (estimated to cost $6,150) would be
a part of the expenses borne by the Friends. Similarly, all fundraising costs
necessary to solicit sponsorships for the named zones is the obligation of the
Friends. The naming of the zones has no direct financial impact to the City.
Policy Implications
Approval of this recommendation is consistent with the City’s naming policy for
City-owned land and facilities.
Environmental Review
The recommendation in this report does not constitute a project requiring
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachments:
Attachment A - Park Naming Policy (PDF)
Attachment B - Donor Breakdown (DOCX)
Attachment C - Designated Play Zones Diagram (JPG)
Prepared By: Erin Perez, Administrative Assistant
Department Head: Greg Betts, Director, Community Services
City Manager Approval: ____________________________________
James Keene, City Manager
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NAMING CITY-OWNED LAND AND FACILITIES
POLICY STATEMENT
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that City-owned land and facilities, when named for
individuals, are persons who have made significant contributions or performed services deemed
to have been of major importance to the community.
This policy establishes uniform procedures for the naming of City-owned land and facilities as
set forth by Council Resolution No. 6211, approved on December 12, 1983, and revised by
Council on April 12, 2004. The policy is applicable to new and existing City-owned land and
facilities.
The policy provides a mechanism for citizens to suggest names which they believe should be
considered for new City facilities or land acquisitions and for the renaming of existing facilities
and lands. The policy also establishes criteria which will guide the Historical Association and the
appropriate City Commission or Committee in recommending names to the Council for
approval.
Naming and renaming City-owned land and facilities shall be the responsibility of the City
Council. However, places within City-owned land or facilities, such as a room or patio within a
building or a trail or athletic field within a park, which do not require formal dedication by the
City Council, may be named by the City Manager or his/her designee, subject to final approval
by the City Council via the consent calendar.
This process does not apply to the naming of streets which will continue to be processed through
the Planning and Community Environment Department (Policy and Procedure 1-16: Naming of
City Streets). The naming of a street may be considered an appropriate alternative means of
honoring an individual.
The City Council has determined that significant individual, family or foundation contributions
to the construction/renovation of City facilities can be recognized through the naming of said
facilities after these groups. This document outlines the procedure to be followed when a fund-
raising group or board, with the approval of the City Council, embarks upon a capital campaign
for the purpose of securing private funds for the acquisition of land, renovation/expansion of an
existing building, or the construction of a new facility, and wishes to offer naming opportunities
in recognition of significant donations of money or land. The City Council has determined that
significant contributions from corporations or corporate foundations to capital campaigns will
not be accepted in exchange for the ability to name entire facilities in recognition of these
corporate entities. However, the City Council has agreed to allow naming recognition of
corporate or commercial entities in facility interiors or on sub-facilities as described in this
policy.
Business logos associated with any benefactor seeking naming rights shall not be allowed on any
City owned land, facility, building or sub-facility under this policy.
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The City may remove any business name from a City facility or property if the business declares
bankruptcy and goes out of business. The City may remove any individual name from a City
facility or property if the person is convicted of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude. If a
name is removed under this provision, the City shall not be required to return the donation.
SECTION 1: PROCEDURE FOR NAMING NEW FACILITIES OR CITY-OWNED
LANDS
In cases involving a major capital fundraising campaign, there will be a separate and different
procedure from the one outlined below. Section 3 below on “Naming Recognition for Capital
Campaigns” further outlines this process.
A. Responsibility of the Project Manager
Implementation of this policy is the responsibility of the department in which the project to be
named is managed. In the instance of a new City-owned land or facility, the project manager
should incorporate the process for naming into the project schedule so the naming is
accomplished in a timely manner.
1. Requests concerning a name to be given to the City-owned land or facility shall be
made in writing on an approved suggestion form to the City Clerk.
a. The project manager should alert the City Clerk when to expect the submission
of names and the anticipated time frame for the naming process.
b. The project manager may submit suggested names on an approved suggestion
form on behalf of staff or citizens who have been involved in the project
development.
c. In some instances, it may be appropriate to actively solicit suggestions and, in
those cases, the project manager should specify a time frame for submissions and
method of notification.
d. All submittals, whether from an individual or an organization, must include the
name and address of the submitter. No anonymous submittals will be accepted.
e. All suggestions will be given the same consideration without regard to the
nomination source.
2. The project manager is responsible for conveying the name suggestion forms from the
City Clerk to the Palo Alto Historical Association and presenting the recommendations
from the Historical Association to the appropriate commission or committee whose
sphere of influence is most closely associated with the facility in question. The Parks and
Recreation Commission shall review name suggestions for acquired land to be dedicated
as a park, recreational facilities, community centers and interpretive centers. The Library
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Advisory Commission shall review name suggestions for library facilities. The Public
Art Commission shall review name suggestions for art facilities. The Policy and Services
Committee shall review name suggestions for police, fire or utility facilities as well as
major civic complexes.
a. The Historical Association may also originate suggestions for names or provide
suggestions for appropriate alternatives as part of its recommendations.
b. The project manager shall assure that adequate time is allowed for the
Historical Association and the appropriate commission or committee to evaluate
the recommended names.
c. The Historical Association shall determine if the suggested names meet the
criteria of appropriate significance, and shall submit the recommendations to the
appropriate commission or committee together with the rationale for the
recommendations. The response from the Historical Association shall
acknowledge all the names that are submitted, but recommend only those which it
feels meet the criteria and warrant serious consideration.
B. Responsibility of the Reviewing Commission Or Committee
1. The commission or committee shall conduct a public hearing, confirm that the
recommended names meet the criteria of appropriate significance, select
recommendation(s) provided by the Historical Association, and shall forward its
recommendation to the City Council. The report from the commission or committee shall
acknowledge all of the recommended names together with their evaluation, but present
only the name(s) which it feels best meets the criteria and merits serious consideration by
the City Council.
2. Once approved, a transmittal and resolution will be prepared by staff for consideration
and approval by the City Council. The transmittal shall include a narrative of historic
reference prepared by the Palo Alto Historical Association for the name, a copy of the
name suggestion form, and minutes of the Commission meeting when the
recommendation was discussed.
C. Criteria
The following criteria shall be used in selecting an appropriate name for City-owned land and
facilities.
1. The name should, if possible, have or preserve the geographic, environmental (relating
to natural or physical features), historic or landmark connotation of particular
significance to the area in which the land or facility is located, or for the City as a whole.
Either connotation is equally valid.
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2. Acknowledgement of contributions: Consideration may be given to naming the City-
owned land or facility after an individual when the land or facility, or the money for its
purchase, has been donated by the individual, or when otherwise warranted by some
contribution or service which is deemed to be of major and lasting significance to the
acquisition of that piece of land, or planning, development, construction or renovation of
that particular facility. Donation of land or resources shall not constitute an obligation by
the City to name the land or facility or any portion thereof, after an individual, family, or
individual/family foundation. City-owned lands, parks, or entire facilities shall not be
named for benefactor organizations, groups or businesses, but in special cases, may be
considered for sub-facilities such as rooms or playgrounds. In cases involving a major
capital fundraising campaign, see Section 3 below – Naming Recognition for Capital
Campaigns.
3. Names honoring individuals or families, other than those of recognized historic
importance, must be supported by compelling reasons.
4. In the event the City-owned land or facility was formerly school property or had other
ownership such that the name of the school, building or site has community significance
or community recognition, consideration may be given to preserving that name.
5. The City encourages naming which reflects the City’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
6. No City-owned land or facility shall be named after a seated elected or appointed
official.
7. No City-owned land or facility shall be named after a person whose contribution to the
City of Palo Alto was or is a part of that individual’s normal duties as an employee of the
City. An exception may be made for former such employees who have contributed
volunteer services of an exceptional nature beyond their normal duties.
8. When naming sub-facilities or interior spaces, such as rooms or playgrounds, after
corporate or commercial entities or foundations, these entities must abide by the City’s
anti-discrimination policy.
D. Council Action
1. The recommendations received from the Historical Association and the commission or
committee shall be placed on the Council agenda for final approval.
2. Action by the Council shall be by Council Resolution.
E. Follow-up to Selection of the Name
1. The above-described process for selecting an appropriate name should precede the
preparation of a park dedication ordinance.
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2. Subsequent to approval by the City Council, the name for the City-owned land or
facility shall be conveyed to the Department of Public Works for incorporation in City
official maps and plans, and to the Palo Alto Historical Association for its records.
F. Naming Places Within City-owned Land or Facilities
In the case of places within City-owned land or facilities, where the policy does not require a
Council resolution, responsibility for requesting Council approval of the new name shall reside
with the department head who manages the land or facility.
Ideally, the naming of features within a park and specific trails or facilities within open space
lands will occur during the master plan or site plan process.
Names within parks should be appropriate to the park by reflecting the expression of the place
(topography, geology, natural features), flora and fauna, or history of the area.
In advance of the naming, the department head shall send a memorandum to the City Manager
advising of the proposed action and requesting approval. The City Manager will then seek
approval of the name from the City Council via the consent calendar.
SECTION 2: PROCEDURE FOR RENAMING EXISTING FACILITIES OR CITY-
OWNED LANDS
Existing place names are deemed to have historic recognition. City policy is not to change the
name of any existing facilities or City-owned land, particularly one whose name has City or
regional significance, unless there are compelling reasons to do so. Further, the City will
consider renaming to commemorate a person or persons only when the person or persons have
made major, overriding contributions to the City and whose distinctions are as yet unrecognized.
A. Renaming Suggestions
1. All requests concerning a new name to be given to the City-owned land or facility shall
be made in writing on an approved suggestion form to the City Clerk. The suggestion
must detail how the proposed name change is consistent with the criteria, the purpose of
the name change, and how the new name is directly associated with the land or facility.
2. All submittals, whether from an individual, organization or City staff, must include the
name and address or the submitter. No anonymous submittals will be accepted.
3. The City Council shall initiate the renaming process by referral of the public or staff
request to the commission or committee whose sphere of influence is most closely
associated with the facility in question. Council can also initiate the renaming of lands or
a facility without a public request whenever deemed necessary or in the best interest of
the City of Palo Alto, following established criteria. Once the referral is made by the City
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Council to a specific commission or committee, the commission or committee will await
comment and evaluation of the new name from the Palo Alto Historical Association.
B. Responsibility of the Project Manager
1. The City Clerk is responsible for conveying the name suggestion form(s) received by
the deadline to the Project Manager, who will be responsible for forwarding to the Palo
Alto Historical Association and then transmitting the recommendation(s) from the Palo
Alto Historical Association to the appropriate commission or committee as outlined in
Section A above.
2. The recognized neighborhood association in the vicinity of the land or facility will be
notified of the proposed name change at the time the reviewing commission or committee
receives the report from the Historical Association.
C. Responsibility of the Reviewing Commission Or Committee
1. The commission or committee shall conduct a public hearing, confirm that the
suggested name(s) meet the criteria of appropriate significance, select recommendation(s)
from the names provided by the Historical Association, and shall forward its
recommendation to the City Council. The report from the commission or committee shall
acknowledge any recommended names together with its evaluation, but present only the
name or names which it feels best meets the criteria and merits serious consideration by
the Council.
2. Once approved, a transmittal and resolution will be prepared by staff for consideration
and approval by the City Council. The transmittal shall include a narrative of historic
reference for the name or names, together with a copy of the name suggestion form.
D. Criteria
Each application for renaming a city park or facility must meet the criteria in this policy, but
meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
City-owned lands and facilities may be renamed for an individual(s) under the following
conditions. Where the individual:
1. Has made lasting and significant contributions to the protection of natural or cultural
resources of the City of Palo Alto, or
2. Has made substantial contributions to the betterment of a specific facility or park,
consistent with the established standards for the facility, or
3. Has made substantial contributions to the advancement of commensurate types of
recreational opportunities within the City of Palo Alto.
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E. Council Action
1. The recommendations received from the Palo Alto Historical Association and
commission or committee shall be submitted for Council approval.
2. Action by the Council shall be by Council Resolution.
F. Follow-up to Selection of Name
1. Subsequent to approval by the City Council, the new name for the City-owned land or
facility shall be conveyed to the Department of Public Works for incorporation in City
official maps and plans, and to the Palo Alto Historical Association for its records.
NOTE: Questions and/or clarification of this policy should be directed to the City Manager's
Office.
SECTION 3: PROCEDURE FOR OFFERING NAMING RECOGNITION FOR
SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS TO CAPITAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
This section applies to any organized fundraising initiated by the City, a Board/Commission or
other group whose sole purpose is to support City programs and operations in support of the
renovation/expansion of an existing building, the construction of a new facility, the acquisition
of a building/land, or the furnishings, fixtures and equipment in said facilities.
A. Responsibility of the staff liaison to the Board, Commission, Task Force or group
conducting the Capital Campaign
Implementation of this policy is the responsibility of department in which the project
to be acquired/constructed/renovated is managed. A staff liaison appointed to work
with the board/committee will guide them through the process and manage
appropriate contacts with other departments as necessary during the acquisition,
design and construction process. This will ensure that appropriate information and
materials are provided to the group and that opportunities and expectations are clear,
understandable, and feasible within the framework of the project.
B. When a Capital Campaign is initiated by the City, a Commission or other group
whose sole purpose is to support City programs and operations, accommodations to
the procedures outlined in Sections 1 and 2 shall be made as follows:
a. The organizing body may meet and discuss preliminary plans with the City’s
liaison, Department Head and the City Attorney’s office in order to facilitate any
“silent” fundraising period.
b. The organizing body shall request authorization from the City Council for a
Naming Recognition Plan in support of a specific project. They shall provide the
following information in their request:
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i. Name of the organizing body;
ii. Purpose of the campaign;
iii. Monetary goal of the campaign;
iv. Expected term of the campaign;
v. Plan for naming recognition including a schedule of naming opportunities
and associated gift levels
vi. Maintenance/replacement of naming recognition items – City staff shall
work with the organizing body to ensure that the plan includes
acknowledgement of the maintenance responsibilities associated with any
naming recognition items within the facility.
c. Once the Naming Recognition Schedule has been approved by the City Council,
the fund-raising body shall have the authority to proceed with making
commitments for naming opportunities with potential donors subject to final
Council review.
d. The naming of a facility or sub-facility will not occur until the pledged donation is
received.
e. Consistent with the Gifts to the City policy, all gifts paid directly to the City shall
be duly reported to the Administrative Services Department (ASD) Director and
recognized appropriately in accordance with that policy (Policies and Procedures
1-18). If a donation was given anonymously, the donor’s identity shall be
protected to the extent possible.
f. Under this procedure, the organizing body must present a final report to the City
Council for approval, detailing the funds received and any naming opportunities
granted, along with a timeline for the completion of the recognition. The group
may also come to the Council at any time during the capital campaign for
approval of one or more naming recognition items. All naming recognition must
be adopted by resolution of the City Council. The City Manager or designee can
also request that any donations and associated naming recognitions be brought to
the City Council at an earlier point in the capital campaign for approval.
C. The one exception to this procedure shall be for the naming of an entire building as
recognition for a significant monetary or land contribution. If a fund-raising group
secures a donation significant enough to warrant naming the entire facility in
recognition of that individual, family or foundation, this should be presented directly
to the City Council for approval separately and as soon as possible after this type of
donation is secured. As part of this approval process, the Council may solicit input
from the Palo Alto Historical Association or the appropriate board/commission.
Consistent with the policy statement, the City will not recognize significant corporate
donations by naming an entire facility in honor of these entities.
D. In cases of major building reconfigurations or disasters that destroy or damage
portions of the building, the City reserves the right to remove and not replace naming
recognitions. However, the City will consider the original donation intent in these
instances and make accommodations as feasible.
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APPLICATION FOR NAMING OR RENAMING
CITY-OWNED LANDS OR FACILITIES
Naming objectives:
1. Ensure that parks, recreational areas and facilities are easily identified
and located.
2. Ensure that names designated for parks, recreational areas and facilities
are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood
served.
3. Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming and dedication of
parks, recreation areas and facilities.
4. Encourage the donation of land, funds for land acquisition or development
by individuals and groups.
Criteria for naming new facilities or parks:
The following criteria shall be used in selecting an appropriate name for City-owned land and facilities.
1. The name shall have or preserve the geographic, environmental (relating to natural or physical
features), historic or landmark connotation of particular significance to the area in which the land or
facility is located, or for the City as a whole. Either connotation is equally valid.
2. Consideration may be given to naming the City-owned land or facility after an individual when the land
or facility, or the money for its purchase, has been donated by the individual, or when otherwise
warranted by some contribution or service which is deemed to be of major and lasting significance to the
acquisition of that piece of land, or planning, development, construction or renovation of that particular
facility. Donation of land or resources shall not constitute an obligation by the City to name the land or
facility or any portion thereof, after an individual or family. City-owned lands or parks shall not be named
for benefactor organizations, groups or businesses, but in special cases, may be considered for sub-
facilities such as rooms or playgrounds.
3. Names honoring individuals or families, other than those of recognized historic importance, must be
supported by compelling reasons.
4. In the event the City-owned land or facility was formerly school property or had other ownership such
that the name of the school, building or site has community significance or community recognition,
consideration may be given to preserving that name.
5. The City encourages naming which reflects the City’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
6. No City-owned land or facility shall be named after a seated elected or appointed official.
7. No City-owned land or facility shall be named after a person whose contribution to the City of Palo
Alto was or is a part of that individual’s normal duties as an employee of the City. An exception may be
made for former such employees who have contributed volunteer services of an exceptional nature
beyond their normal duties.
8. When naming sub-facilities, such as rooms or playgrounds, after corporate or commercial
entities or foundations, these entities must abide by the City’s anti-discrimination policy.
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Criteria for renaming existing facilities of parks:
Each application for renaming a city park or facility must meet the criteria listed above, but meeting all
criteria does not ensure renaming.
Existing place names are deemed to have historic recognition. City policy is not to change the name of
any existing facilities or City-owned land, particularly one whose name has City or regional significance,
unless there are compelling reasons to do so. Further, the City will consider renaming to commemorate a
person or persons only when the person or persons have made major, overriding contributions to the City
and whose distinctions are as yet unrecognized.
City-owned lands and facilities may be renamed for an individual(s) under the following conditions.
Where the individual:
1. Has made lasting and significant contributions to the protection of natural or cultural resources of the
City of Palo Alto, or
2. Has made substantial contributions to the betterment of a specific facility or park, consistent with the
established standards for the facility, or
3. Has made substantial contributions to the advancement of commensurate types of recreational
opportunities within the City of Palo Alto.
Suggestions for naming or renaming City-owned lands or facilities shall be evaluated on the basis of the
above criteria and upon appropriate documentation. Person making the name suggestion (required): Address (required):_____________________________________________________________ Contact phone number (required):_________________________________________________ E-mail (not required):___________________________________________________________ Location of site or facility to be named:_____________________________________________ Suggested name (required):_______________________________________________________
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Date scheduled for review by commission: ____________________________
Magical Bridge Playground
City of Palo Alto, California
Cost Breakdown for Donor Funding
1. Magical Bridge
2. Elevated Tree Walk
a. Entry Feature
b. Talk tubes
c. Binoculars
d. 2 Story Playhouse
e. Sway Walk
3. Bike Path
a. (10) Bike Racks
4. Entry Plaza
a. Main Park Entrance Feature & Gate
b. Interactive Sculpture/Focal Point Feature
c. Interactive Entry Sound Feature
d. Donor Wall
5. Play Mound
a. Roller Slide
b. Waterfall Slide
c. Twist Slide
d. Group Slide
e. Custom Loop Climbers
f. Interactive Climber (light or sound)
g. Custom Net Climber w/Climbing Wall
h. Music roller walk (on elevated walk)
i. (2) Interactive bridge panels (on elevated walk)
j. (3) Benches
6. Spinning Zone #1
a. Entry Feature
b. Retreat Cocoon
c. Accessible Merry-Go-Round
d. Overhead Spinner
e. Custom Seating Shelter
7. Spinning Zone #2
a. Entry Feature
b. Group Spinner
c. Nest Spinner
d. Spinner Dish
e. (2) Benches
8. Tot zone
a. Entry Feature
b. Imagination Stage
c. Custom Tactile Wall
d. Voice Repeat Feature
e. (2) Spinner Bowls
f. Interactive Climber (light or sound)
g. Custom Spaghetti Climbers
h. Sound Spring Rider
i. Double Slide
j. Retreat Cocoon
k. Tot Hammock
l. Tot Swings
m. Interactive Art Feature
n. (1) Multi Generational Exercise Equipment Piece
o. (1) Bench
9. Music & Interactive Zone
a. Whisper Dishes
b. Bells
c. Dance Chimes
d. Metallophones
e. Chimes
f. Drums
g. Custom Interactive Maze
h. Custom Padded Cylinders (Hug Machine)
i. Custom Wheelchair Physics Zone
10. Picnic & Performance
a. (2) Picnic Tables
b. (4) Benches
c. Playhouse Stage
11. Nature & Exploration
a. Water Feature
b. Willow Walk
c. (2) Small Play Huts
d. (1) Large Play Hut
e. (4) Interactive Nature Panels
f. (2) Multi Generational Exercise Equipment Pieces
g. Manipulation Table
h. Chalk Wall
12. Swinging & Swaying
a. Entry Feature (up to 4)
b. School Age Swings
c. Group Swings
d. Sway Fun
e. Custom Seating Shelter
f. (1) Multi Generational Exercise Equipment Pieces