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AUGUST 21, 2015 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3
New playground beckons kids to Sierra Park
The bright, new playground at Sierra Park opened during a blistering heat- wave on August 14 – and after local children had returned to school – but it is expected to quickly regain its popularity as a destination for families on the north side of the community.
The multiple climbing structures, slides and swings were installed by crews from Ortco/Miracle Playground, the same company that installed the new playgrounds at Indian Beach and Rob Caveney Park. The footing for the Si- erra Park playground consists of Fibar engineered wood that is safe and ADA approved.
The new playground includes a side- walk for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access, as well as benches where parents can sit to watch their chil- dren. Also in the park are picnic tables, a frisbee golf course, permanent restroom facilities, dock and lake swimming area.
Improvements at Sierra Park and a number of other parks in the community are part of a Beautification Initiative in- troduced by General Manager Christo- pher Mitchell in 2013.
Projects under this initiative that have been completed in recent months include the new playgrounds at Indian Beach and Rob Caveney Park, a new
slide structure at Holiday Harbor (which has been earmarked for more new equip- ment in the future), new concrete stairs at Harrelson Park and a one-room activ-
ity building at East Port Park for youth and family recreation programs. Also scheduled for new playground equip- ment is Steelhead Park.
Sierra Park is among Canyon Lake's most popular parks and is expected to get busy again once families know the new playground is open. A ribbon-cutting date has not been announced.
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