The City of Moab is developing plans to install a new all-abilities playground at Swanny City Park, and residents are invited to weigh in on their ideas for play activities, specialty items, local special needs, and other design options.
To that end, the City Parks, Recreation and Trails Department has created a survey, which residents are asked to complete by Oct. 11. The survey is available online at https://bit.ly/SwannySurvey. It is also available on the city’s website, www.moabcity.org, as well as City of Moab social media pages.
“We are excited to announce the City is moving forward with plans to renovate the Swanny Park playground and we want you and your family's input,” said Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Brianna Bowker. “We ask our residents to please complete the survey, which will provide us with valuable information and ideas.”
The playground renovation project will be funded, in part, by City Recreation Arts and Parks (RAP) tax revenue in addition to a State of Utah Community Development Block Grant.
Bowker said renovations are scheduled to begin in early spring. The project will include new playground equipment, ramped access points, shade structures, and rubberized surfacing.
The all-abilities design will allow the playground to be considered a National Demonstration Site by the PlayCore Network, which highlights parks that provide inclusive play elements for children of all ages and abilities, Bowker said.
“We are incredibly thankful for the community's continued dedication to quality Parks, Arts and Recreation as this project would not have been possible without RAP Tax funding,” Bowker said, adding that the playground renovations are expected to be completed by Summer 2025.