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Q. What are
you doing with the dragon?
A:
Nothing! The Dragon will remain the same, except it will get a
new coat of paint in August when the volunteer group, VOICE,
does some work in the park.
Q: What is
VOICE going to do?
A:
The
Mercer Island Parks Department has solicited help from VOICE to
clear some brush in the park, install a new path from Island
Park Elementary School to the castle play area, and to paint the
dragon. VOICE (Volunteer Outreach In Communities Everywhere) is
a summer volunteer program hosted by the City of Mercer Island.
Q:
Why is MIPA involved?
A:
MIPA created the park through volunteer efforts in 1961. We are
enthusiastic to be a part of this rejuvenation effort!
Q:
What is MIPA going to do?
A:
MIPA will be replacing the antiquated and unsafe metal slide
area with a CASTLE!!! The castle colors will blend in with the
natural surrounding of the park and will be safe for children
ages birth to 6 and will be accessible to children of all
abilities. In addition to the castle, MIPA will be adding 2
pathways, metallaphone, and a dragon drum.
Q:
What do you mean by accessible?
A:
The
ADA has set certain standards for a park to be considered “ADA
compliant. We have exceeded each requirement. In addition,
MIPA actively sought the input from teachers, therapists and
administrators who work with children with moderate to severe
disabilities.
Q: What
does the ADA require?
A:
The
ADA requires a specific number of accessible ground level events
based on how many elevated play events you have. Based on our
current plan, here are the requirements associated with our play
area:
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Elevated Play Events: ADA Requires: 9 MIPA
has: 16
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Ground-level Play Events: ADA Requires: 3 MIPA
has: 8
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Different Activities: ADA Requires: 3
MIPA has: 7
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climbers
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rockers
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disc traverse
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musical instruments
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pretend play
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activity panels
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slide
Q: Who
funded this project?
A:
MIPA started the project with $25,000 seed money. We have
received a $15,000 Starbucks Park Grant and a $5,000 Safeco
Insurance Grant. In addition, MIPA raised over $8,000 at a
recent auction.
Q: How
much will the playground cost?
A:
The
playground and new pathways will cost approximately
$80,000. This includes the cost and installation of all
equipment, pathways, and clearing of brush.
Q: Are
you selling bricks?
A:
YES! We
will be selling 2 sizes of bricks at $75 & $100 per brick.
Click here for more
information.
Q: Can I sponsor
equipment?
A: Absolutely! Click
here for a list of
equipment items or contact Jeanne at
206-795-1655
Q: How will
donors be recognized?
A: We have five major donor levels. All major
donors will be recognized under the appropriate donor level
on a donor recognition sign at the entrance to the castle
play area. Click here
for more information on donor levels.
Q:
When will the donor sign be installed?
A:
The
donor sign will be installed approximately 6 weeks after the
completion of the castle.
Q: When will the
castle be installed?
A:
We are
on target for an installation date of Spring 2006 and are
committing to an installation of no later than May 31, 2006.
Q:
When did planning start for this project?
A:
MIPA’s
involvement in this project began in February 2005. MIPA
raised $60,000 from March to June 2005.
Q:
How can I help?
A:
Buy
a brick, Sponsor a piece of play equipment, have your
company match your donation, and spread the word! Find
out how to donate! |
DRAGON
PARK RENOVATION
