C.K. Newsome Playground improvements
Summary
Crews tore out the old unsafe playground equipment and the new setup arrives at the end of July. The board approved seeking sealed quotes for the sitework to get it installed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sitework costs will be set through sealed quotes; the playground equipment is already purchased.
Kids and families who use the CK Newsome Center, which is also serving as a cooling center this week.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Park Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider contracts with Deig Brothers for playground sitework at two neighborhood parks. New playgrounds mean better places for kids to play on the city's south and near-downtown sides.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jul 15, 2026
The park board opened bids for sitework at two city playgrounds. The lowest bids came in around $21,000 for C.K. Newsome and $39,500 for Caldwell, but contracts won't be awarded until purchasing reviews them.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jul 1, 2026
Crews tore out the old unsafe playground equipment and the new setup arrives at the end of July. The board approved seeking sealed quotes for the sitework to get it installed.
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