Much progress has been made in the design of the new
playground planned for the park next to the Southwest Library at 3rd & I Street. Above is a draft schematic plan rendering
done by DC-based landscape architect LAB, which shows a fan-shaped play area in
the upper part of the park for children ages 5-12 and a fenced off oval area
adjacent to the side of the library for children ages 2-5. Both play areas will
have rubber surfacing. The lower area of the park where all of the concrete
walkways intersect will have a brick surface. In addition, brick seat walls
will be incorporated along a part of the walkways. A ramp will be created in
the upper play area to make that area ADA compliant (a second ramp may also be
built on the east side of the park). A water fountain may also be added.
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| Portion of proposed play area for children ages 5-12. |
The Southwest Playground Project (SWPP), which is a project
of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council, was able to raise
over $100,000 for the playground and secured an additional $250,000 in the District’s
FY 2013 budget. There will be a community meeting held on Saturday, August 18 at
11am at Westminster Church (400 I Street) to gather feedback on the proposed design. What do you think of the plan?
Schematic Plan Rendering courtesy of LAB
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