As you may already know, plans are underway to update the playground at the lower harbor in Marquette. The goal is an inclusive playground that can be universally enjoyed. If you are interested in having a say in what happens, you may want to attend one of several planning sessions scheduled for next week.
The following opportunities are available:
- Monday, May 17, 2021
- 12:30-2:30 p.m. Meet the Team, Imagine a New Playground
- On-Site at Kids Cove Playground, Mattson Park
Meet the design team, Marquette Playgrounds For All and City Staff. This informal session will provide an opportunity for the community and the design team to begin to imagine a new playground at the park.
- Monday, May 17, 2021
- 5:30-7:30 pm Inclusive Design Presentation
- Lakeview Arena – Russell Arena (or Zoom)**
- Mara Kaplan of Let Kids Play will present the background of inclusive design and play specifically to playgrounds.
- Tuesday, May 18, 2021
- 11:30-1:30 pm Drop-In Design Day Workshop*
- Lakeview Arena – Russell Arena **
- Potential playground elements will be presented and participants will vote for favorites using a cell phone app.
- Tuesday, May 18, 2021
- 5:30-7:30 pm Design Presentation and Workshop*
- Lakeview Arena – Russell Arena (or Zoom) **
- Formal presentation and workshop on possible design aspects. Participants will vote for favorites using the cell phone app.
All participants in the Tuesday events are encouraged to bring a picture of children who will use the new playground. These will be incorporated into a collage at the end of the project.
COVID-19 safety protocols for events at Lakeview Arena will require all attendees to wear a mask and maintain at least 6 feet of distance. Attendees will be limited to 100 persons. Additional participation will be available via Zoom and the cell phone app.
See more information on the Kid's cove website.
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