Friends of Chimborazo Playground

Imagine…

April 24th, 2008 by bridgette

What changes would you like to see at Chimborazo Playground? Send your ideas and we’ll share them at the upcoming focus group meeting on the park redesign with the Richmond Parks & Recreation Department.

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  • 1 Morgan May 7, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    - Create inviting entrances
    - Murals on storage shed and concrete wall by basketball courts
    - Wall for tennis
    - Water fountain
    - Separate area for toddlers
    - Donated benches, donated bricks
    - Sculpture
    - Close off basketball courts
    - Artwork: famous Church Hill people – Elizabeth Van Lew, Maggie Walker, Oliver Hill, etc.
    - Benches for petanque players

  • 2 Sandra Lubbers Jun 2, 2008 at 11:21 am

    I hope everyone is aware that there is a drinking fountain at the end of the asphalt nearest 30th ST. It is not located very well but it will serve the purpose if you are thirsty. Let’s hope that in the redesign it can be closer to the playground maybe even under one of the pavillions.

  • 3 Crystal Jun 12, 2008 at 6:17 am

    Please please please consider making the playground accessible to all kids with varying abilities, including toddlers. I’m sure everyone will have a great time and this allows all kids to play together in an inclusive environment which can be a positive experience for everyone involved.

  • 4 bridgette Aug 5, 2008 at 9:42 am

    FYI, on the issue of accessibility, BAM Architects wrote in an email that “The intention all along has been to make the entire playground inclusive for all with everything being designed and detailed in such a way as to meet all the requirements for handicapped accessibility. Half the problem now [of the current playground] is the stairs and fences everywhere.”