Arvada's Playground Replacement Program

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We talk with senior landscape architect Chad Hollingsworth about how Arvada renovates playgrounds each year, from construction timing to the behind-the-scenes safety and planning that decides what gets replaced first. We also dig into inclusive play design, bigger upgrades like Robbie Ferrufino Park, and what your community survey feedback actually changes.

Included in this episode:

• Construction timing for Ralston Cove, Terrace, and Pioneer playground renovations
• How we prioritize renovations using equipment age, safety inspections, and equity across the city
• Parks that are getting new playgrounds in 2027: Allendale, The Meadows at West Woods and Russell
• How designers balance physical, social, sensory, and cognitive play
• The new all abilities playground coming to Robby Ferrufino Park
• Why certain features like zip lines require more space and safety clear zones
• Other parks and trail projects our landscape team supports

News and events:

• Food Trucks and Fireworks is Friday, Nov. 6 at Stenger Sports Complex. This is our make-up event from when fireworks were postponed on July 4th because of the fire ban.
• Arvada's community-wide leaf drop-off starts Nov. 7 and goes through Nov. 21 at Stenger Sports Complex. Visit the webpage for more information.

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