A new playground is set to be installed in the spring at Houston’s Steelhead Park.
According to the district, it is one of the older and more well used playgrounds in the community.
“The district saw this as an opportunity to create a more safer, accessible, and engaging space for children and families, and those who are traveling on the highway,” said Director of Leisure Services Rebecca Tait.
She added the upgrade has been looked at for several years but started moving ahead this year.
The district released a survey earlier this year about the project to get residents’ input on what they want to see.
“A lot of what the town was looking for was for something that was safe, accessible, and met requirements for a variety of ages,” Tait said.
The playground will have a pour in place rubber surface, two slides, climbing structure, and central tower.
Tait added several ground-level engagement areas will also be included.
“There will be some impact to the Steelhead Park playground while installation or construction is occurring. It will be inaccessible during that time,” she said.
Work for the new playground would take about two months to complete.
The District is using two grants and capitol funds for the project while also working to acquire a third grant.
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