Douglas Park Playground Reconstruction Project
A project funded by Los Angeles County Regional Open Space District to improve and replace the playground
is coming to Douglas Park! The new playground will be universally accessible - the fifth of its kind to be built in Santa Monica - welcoming children of diverse abilities to play and enjoy
Two community workshops and other opportunities for community input on the playground project will kick off in 2024. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2025 and be completed by Summer 2025.
COMMUNITY MEETING #2: PRESENTATION OF PLAYGROUND DESIGN
Postponed
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety, we will be postponing Douglas Park Community Meeting #2, originally scheduled 1/11 @ VAP Pico Library Annex from 11am-1pm. The event will be rescheduled and new date announced soon. Please stay tuned for updates on https://www.santamonica.gov/douglas-park-playground-reconstruction-project. Thank you and stay safe.
ONLINE SURVEY #2 RESULTS (10/3/24-10/27/24)
We've had over 300 responses from the community. Click hereto see results and survey questions.
ONLINE SURVEY #1 RESULTS (5/29/24-8/26/24)
As of August 26, 2024, we’ve had over 400 responses from the community. Click here to see results.
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP SUVEY RESULTS (7/22/24-7/26/24)
The City has reached out to local summer camp to ask TK-6th graders their favorite play equipment at Douglas Park to help inspire the renovation. Click here to see results.
PROJECT FAQ
Many questions were raised during the community outreach. Click here to see some of the most frequently asked questions and city’s answers.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10am-12pm
Community Meeting #1: Outreach and Informal Meeting at the Park
The City and Landscape Structures Inc. would like to meet and hear directly from residents and stakeholders. Paper surveys will be available for those who have not completed the online survey. Feedback from the first community workshop will be incorporated into the design of the playground, and the preferred concept design will be presented in the second and final community workshop, planned for Summer 2024. check back here for dates and details onthe second community workshop.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Northeast Neighbors Meeting
Presentation introducing Landscape Structures, Inc.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
City Council Hearing
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for the design, purchase of equipment, and installation of an inclusive playground at Douglas Park. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c), and is for an amount not to exceed $1,900,000 (including 10% contingency) for two years with a one-year renewal option.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting
Presentation regarding the proposed replacement of the playground equipment at Douglas Park.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Presentation