Commission accepts neighborhood donation for exercise equipment at Fireman's Park; ADA access and concrete footing questions remain
Summary
The commission approved acceptance of exercise equipment donated by the Fireman's Park Neighborhood Association to Fireman's Park. The association has about $13,500 set aside and expects to continue fundraising; staff said an ADA-access walkway is required and that city crews can install equipment on gravel but cannot pour concrete slabs.
The Green Bay Parks and Recreation Commission voted to accept a proposed donation of outdoor exercise equipment from the Fireman's Park Neighborhood Association for installation at Fireman's Park, while noting installation will require additional fundraising or contracting for concrete or asphalt access.
Director (Parks Department) said the neighborhood association provided a site plan and has about $13,500 set aside (described in the packet as either a donation or a mini grant) to purchase equipment. Staff said a walkway is required to meet ADA access standards; city crews could install equipment anchored in crushed gravel or bolt it to a concrete pad, but the city’s crews cannot perform concrete flatwork or asphalt paving, which would require contracting.
The neighborhood association has committed to fundraise the remainder needed for installation; staff said if the group falls short the city could discuss internal funding options. Once installed the equipment would become city property and maintained by the city; the association committed to assist with future repairs. A motion to accept the donation was approved by the commission and will be forwarded to the Common Council for final acceptance.
