Project Description
The playground renovation program renovates up to six existing playgrounds each year. The designed life expectancy for each playground is approximately twenty years. The playgrounds in the current schedule for replacement are at the end of their life cycle.
Background
Montgomery Parks has approximately 276 playgrounds within the park system. The Parks’ Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is currently funded to renovate or replace approximately six playgrounds each year. These renovations include playgrounds that have aged beyond the point where replacement parts can be ordered, equipment that has been removed because of vandalism or wear that could affect safety, or playgrounds in neighborhoods where the population has changed and the need for new equipment has increased.
The priorities for playground renovations are determined by the Department’s playground safety inspectors based on many factors, including the safety and condition of the playground, the age and materials of the playground, the level of use, compliance with codes, and the availability of equipment to meet the needs of children from ages 2-12. Once the priorities are established and funding is available, meetings are set up with each community to obtain their input and ideas for the playground. A design is prepared based on those needs and the standards of the Department to assure delivery of a playground which the community helps to create and will enjoy for years to come.
For more information on the status of each playground check the individual project link below.
Current Playground Renovation Projects
The playgrounds listed below are in the design stage. Montgomery Parks invites input from the community. To share your ideas, contact the Playground Project Manager.
- Dalewood Drive Neighborhood Park
- Elm Street Urban Park
- Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park
- Greenwood Local Park
- Gunner’s Lake Local Park
- Indian Spring Terrace Local Park
- Laytonsville Local Park
- Long Branch Garland Neighborhood Park
- Long Branch Local Park
- Long Branch-Wayne Local Park
- McKnew Local Park
- Merrimac Neighborhood Park
- Olney Family Neighborhood Park (Willow Grove)
- Sligo Bennington Neighborhood Park
- South Germantown Recreational Park
- Stonehedge Local Park
- Valley Mill Special Park – Group Picnic Area
Completed Playground Renovation Projects
- Caroline Freeland Urban Park
- Centerway Local Park
- Glen Hills Local Park
- Hillandale Local Park
- Hillwood Manor Neighborhood Park
- Olney Family Neighborhood Park (Treadway)
- Olney Mill Neighborhood Park
- Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit #1 (Kennebec)
- Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park
- Strathmore Local Park
- Valleywood Neighborhood Park
List of Future Playground Renovation Projects
The following list of projects are upcoming priorities for renovation as soon as the current projects are completed, and funding becomes available.
- Dalewood Drive Neighborhood Park
- Elm Street Urban Park
- Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park
- Greenwood Local Park
- Gunner’s Lake Local Park
- Indian Spring Terrace Local Park
- Laytonsville Local Park
- Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park
- Long Branch Local Park
- Long Branch-Wayne Local Park
- McKnew Local Park
- Merrimac Neighborhood Park
- Olney Family Neighborhood Park
- Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park
- South Germantown Recreational Park
- Stonehedge Local Park
- Valley Mill Special Park