Summary
Residents said no local playground fits older children and adults with developmental disabilities. Commissioner Jones noted Ramona Park is partially adaptive and a universally accessible playground is planned, but no funding was added this year and full build-out isn't expected until about 2030.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No additional funding was added to the universally accessible playground project this year due to budget constraints.
Families of children and adults with disabilities who need sensory-friendly and adaptive play spaces.
Adults with developmental disabilities currently have no appropriate playground options in the city.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Oct 8, 2026
Residents said no local playground fits older children and adults with developmental disabilities. Commissioner Jones noted Ramona Park is partially adaptive and a universally accessible playground is planned, but no funding was added this year and full build-out isn't expected until about 2030.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The Teamsters want to turn a dormant, dirt-piled city parcel near their Cherry Avenue hall into an all-abilities playground with union jobs for adults on the spectrum. The council ordered a 120-day feasibility study, including FAA issues from the airport-adjacent site.
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