North Creek Park Playground Replacement
Replacing the 1994 play structure with fully accessible equipment, poured-in-place safety surfacing and new shade.
Project phase
- Planning (complete)
- Design (complete)
- Procurement (complete)
- Construction (current phase)
- Completed
Project overview
The original North Creek play structure reached the end of its service life and no longer met current safety or accessibility standards. The replacement adds a ramped composite structure, ground-level play panels, an accessible swing bay and a poured-in-place rubber surface that provides a firm, stable route to every play event.
The design was selected from three concepts presented at two community meetings in February and March 2026, and reflects the option preferred by 61 percent of the 340 residents who responded to the accompanying survey.
Scope of work
- Remove the existing structure, surfacing and concrete curb
- Install a new composite play structure with a ramped accessible route
- Install ground-level activity panels and an accessible swing bay
- Place poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing throughout the play area
- Install a shade sail over the toddler play area
- Rebuild the accessible route from the parking lot to the play area
Budget and funding
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Capital reserve | $585,000 |
| State per capita grant, Proposition 68 | $320,000 |
| North Creek Neighborhood Association contribution | $80,000 |
| Total project budget | $985,000 |
Project updates
Demolition complete, footings underway
The old structure and surfacing were removed the week of September 7 and footing excavation began September 14. The play area fencing will stay in place through the end of construction.
Construction start date set
The contractor has scheduled a September 28 start. The playground will be fenced and closed for the duration; the basketball court, creekside path and restrooms remain open throughout.
Board awards installation contract
The Board awarded ITB 2026-09 to Redbud Site Works of Clearwater County in the amount of $712,400 at its May 12 meeting.
Public involvement
How residents have been involved so far, and what is still to come.
- Community design meeting, February 11, 2026
- Concept preference survey, February 14 to March 6, 2026, 340 responses
- Community design meeting, March 18, 2026
- Board award of construction contract, May 12, 2026
- Construction updates posted to this page every other week