NEW PLAYGROUND PLANS
Description and features of new space
Principal features of the elementary playground will include:
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Dedicated ball play area
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Fallen tree, boulders, and stumps for climbing
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Multi-texture and balance paths
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Bench or nest swings
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Terraced retaining walls and plantings throughout the space
Principal features of the Pre-K playground will include:
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An “inside space” such as a playhouse or tipi-like structure
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A “high space” such as a loft or perch
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Stationary boulders and logs for climbing
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Medium-sized sticks that students can move
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Small “loose parts” that students can use in creative play
Design phases and cost breakdown
The next stage of the process will be design development and permitting. This will provide a great deal more detail on the steps of the project, and help us fundraise accordingly.
As required by the DC Public Charter School board, we will engage in a competitive bid solicitation for construction services. After the bidding process, the committee will choose a final firm and complete the design development and construction plans.
The preliminary estimate to redevelop the elementary playground and upper parking area is around $250,000.
Permitting and professional engineering services will total approximately $50,000.