Design complete for all-inclusive playground at Jackson Park
The all-inclusive playground project for Hendersonville’s Jackson Park has an official design.
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners reviewed the playground equipment plan, prepared by Barrs Recreation out of Pittsboro, at Wednesday’s commissioners’ meeting.
The suggested age range for the playground is 2-12, and the total user capacity is 294. The plan includes climbers, swings, slides, ramps, play panels and more.
Business and Community Development Director Christopher Todd told commissioners the construction of the playground should be complete this winter, with a ribbon cutting target date around Easter of 2023.
The construction of the playground is broken up into four phases. The total equipment price is listed at $245,916. This price does not include freight, unloading, material storage, site excavation/preparation, removal of existing equipment, removal of excess soil from footing holes, site security, safety surfacing, installation, or sales tax (if applicable), according to the plan presented to commissioners.
The total cost to build the all-inclusive playground is estimated to range from $500,000 to $600,000. Earlier this year, the state granted $200,000 for playground equipment for the project. A $150,000 tourism grant through the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority will also go toward the playground.
Other fundraising efforts are being led by the Hendersonville Elks Lodge in partnership with Special Needs Sports, and Henderson County Parks and Recreation.
Jackson Park is the largest municipality-owned park in Western North Carolina. Its 200-plus acres are home to ballfields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a disc golf course, hiking trails, tennis courts, the Oklawaha Greenway, a bike skills area, tons of picnic tables, covered picnic shelters, a dog area and more.
The previous playground in Jackson Park was removed in 2020 due to safety concerns.
Tax-deductible donations are being accepted towards the total cost of building the Jackson Park all-inclusive playground. To donate, visit www.jacksonparkplayground.com.
The equipment plan is available on the county's website.
This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Design complete for inclusive playground at Hendersonville's Jackson Park
