Q: Is the Mays Pond Community Playground a public park?
A: Yes, the Olympus I Homeowners Association (OIHA) owns the property, but the Mays Pond Community Playground has been open to the public since 1992, when OIHA became a 501 (c) 4 non-profit organization.
Q: Where is the new play equipment going to be located?
A: The new play structures will be placed on the same footprint as the existing playground. We are just updating the old equipment.
Q: Who is going to approve the final plan?
A: The Board members are going to approve of the final plan.
Q: Are additional parking areas going to be added?
A: No new parking areas will be added. The existing parking lot and street parking will still be available.
Q: Is there going to be a public restroom?
A: No restrooms will be added.
Q: Is there going to be a wetlands feasibility study?
A: The wetland feasibility study was completed by the County before the new playground was designed. All wetland conservation requirements will be followed during construction of the new playground. The County’s wetlands compliance information was submitted as part of the State grant proposal.
Q: Is the limited liability insurance going to need to be increased?
A: Yes, additional insurance to cover the new playground equipment will be purchased by OIHA.
Q: Who is going to pay for repairs to the new playground equipment?
A: The play equipment company, PlayCreations, provides a warranty ranging from 3-100 years, depending on the items installed. You can view more details here: PlayCreations Warranty. However, if vandalism occurs, there are funds allocated in the OIHA budget for playground repairs.
Q: Since OIHA is receiving a grant from the Washington State Capital Budget, is the Mays Pond Community Playground now owned by the County or State?
A: The playground is still owned by OIHA. The grant is solely to be used to update the playground equipment and make the playground ADA accessible.
Q: How can we ensure that the playground design accommodates children of different age groups?
A: There will be two different play structures: one for 2-5 year-olds and another for 5-12 year-olds, ensuring appropriate accommodations for different age groups.
Q: Are there any local regulations or permits required for building the playground?
A: Yes, and we are currently working with RWD Landscape Architects who will work with the County to obtain all necessary permits. Once complete, the permits will be posted on the McClarin Property Management portal.
Q: What is the recommended maintenance and upkeep for the new playground?
A: General maintenance will entail occasional pressure washing, air-blowing debris from the playground turf, and regular inspection of the equipment for wear and tear.
Q: What considerations will be taken regarding the surrounding landscape, such as trees, shade, and drainage?
A: The County has already identified where all the specific wetland boundaries are located. The plan is not to remove any trees. A civil engineer will survey the site to determine the best way to grade the playground footprint and the sidewalks to the playground (from Brook Blvd and from Palomino) for drainage and ADA accessibility.
Q: What is the estimated timeline to obtain the necessary permits, complete the grading and site prep, install new playground border and ADA sidewalks, and install the new play equipment?
A: We will be working with a program manager assigned from the State to help us fulfill the many requirements needed to receive the grant money. Right now, we optimistically hope the new playground will be completed by summer 2024.
A: Yes, the Olympus I Homeowners Association (OIHA) owns the property, but the Mays Pond Community Playground has been open to the public since 1992, when OIHA became a 501 (c) 4 non-profit organization.
Q: Where is the new play equipment going to be located?
A: The new play structures will be placed on the same footprint as the existing playground. We are just updating the old equipment.
Q: Who is going to approve the final plan?
A: The Board members are going to approve of the final plan.
Q: Are additional parking areas going to be added?
A: No new parking areas will be added. The existing parking lot and street parking will still be available.
Q: Is there going to be a public restroom?
A: No restrooms will be added.
Q: Is there going to be a wetlands feasibility study?
A: The wetland feasibility study was completed by the County before the new playground was designed. All wetland conservation requirements will be followed during construction of the new playground. The County’s wetlands compliance information was submitted as part of the State grant proposal.
Q: Is the limited liability insurance going to need to be increased?
A: Yes, additional insurance to cover the new playground equipment will be purchased by OIHA.
Q: Who is going to pay for repairs to the new playground equipment?
A: The play equipment company, PlayCreations, provides a warranty ranging from 3-100 years, depending on the items installed. You can view more details here: PlayCreations Warranty. However, if vandalism occurs, there are funds allocated in the OIHA budget for playground repairs.
Q: Since OIHA is receiving a grant from the Washington State Capital Budget, is the Mays Pond Community Playground now owned by the County or State?
A: The playground is still owned by OIHA. The grant is solely to be used to update the playground equipment and make the playground ADA accessible.
Q: How can we ensure that the playground design accommodates children of different age groups?
A: There will be two different play structures: one for 2-5 year-olds and another for 5-12 year-olds, ensuring appropriate accommodations for different age groups.
Q: Are there any local regulations or permits required for building the playground?
A: Yes, and we are currently working with RWD Landscape Architects who will work with the County to obtain all necessary permits. Once complete, the permits will be posted on the McClarin Property Management portal.
Q: What is the recommended maintenance and upkeep for the new playground?
A: General maintenance will entail occasional pressure washing, air-blowing debris from the playground turf, and regular inspection of the equipment for wear and tear.
Q: What considerations will be taken regarding the surrounding landscape, such as trees, shade, and drainage?
A: The County has already identified where all the specific wetland boundaries are located. The plan is not to remove any trees. A civil engineer will survey the site to determine the best way to grade the playground footprint and the sidewalks to the playground (from Brook Blvd and from Palomino) for drainage and ADA accessibility.
Q: What is the estimated timeline to obtain the necessary permits, complete the grading and site prep, install new playground border and ADA sidewalks, and install the new play equipment?
A: We will be working with a program manager assigned from the State to help us fulfill the many requirements needed to receive the grant money. Right now, we optimistically hope the new playground will be completed by summer 2024.