The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is pleased to announce that John Marty Park, located in the powerline corridor between NW Charlais St. and NW Joscelyn St., now has a new playground structure thanks to significant community participation.
Thirty-two volunteers took part in the installation process on May 14 under the direction of THPRD Maintenance Department staff. After some finishing touches, the play structure opened to the public on Friday, June 3.
Members of the neighborhood were able to voice their support for their favorite play structure style at a public meeting in January. After their input, a smaller structure for ages 2-5 was chosen along with a larger structure for ages 5-12.
A new swing set, a bucket spinner, a climbing wall, benches, an ADA picnic table, and drainage improvements were part of the project. The new play structure replaces equipment that was more than 20 years old.
The total cost of the project was $83,000. The money comes from the Park District’s 2010-11 capital replacement program.
The old wood chips from the playground area were recycled and used for pathways in the community garden site at the park. Dirt from the project was also recycled and moved to Eichler Park for the new BMX bike course.
John Marty Park is the first of three locations that will have new play structures this summer. New play equipment will be installed at Forest Hills Park and Raleigh Park by the end of June.
