City of Wheaton plans to install new playground structure
An artist’s rendering of the new play structure that will be installed at the City of Wheaton park.
June 12, 2019
Vinnie Roberts
The City of Wheaton recently made a move to make the city’s public park more friendly to patrons of all ages. Currently, the Wheaton park is home to a single swing set and a basketball court. Thanks to the efforts of city officials, activities in the park will soon grow exponentially.
Wheaton’s Utilities Manager, Josh Kinnaman, worked to help the city be able to purchase a set of used playground equipment, originally housed in Webb City, for use in the city’s park.
This new play structure houses four slides, several sets of monkey bars and other climbing structures. The city will use the slides and metal skeleton of this structure, but the plastic decks that act as standing play areas in between the various activity stations will be purchased new by the city and added to the structure.
According to Wheaton mayor David Shockley, the city will also purchase a new swing set to add to the park.
“The swing will be brand new, but the playground equipment is used,” said Shockley.
Shockley continued and explained the purchase of this new equipment was part of an effort to make the park a better environment for local kids.
“We’re trying to update the park for the kids this summer,” said Shockley. “All we’ve had for so long is that old swing and that basketball goal, which isn’t much for the kids to do.”
All the pieces, both new and old, as well as the installation, is estimated to cost the city anywhere from $10,300 to $11,000. This will come out of the city’s general improvements budget, costing taxpayers no further expense.
According to Shockley, installation of the new park equipment is expected to be completed sometime either in or before August before Wheaton’s annual barbecue, sponsored by the Wheaton Fire Protection District. For questions about the new playground or any further city improvements, contact Wheaton City Hall at (417) 652-3314.
Vinnie Roberts
The City of Wheaton recently made a move to make the city’s public park more friendly to patrons of all ages. Currently, the Wheaton park is home to a single swing set and a basketball court. Thanks to the efforts of city officials, activities in the park will soon grow exponentially.
Wheaton’s Utilities Manager, Josh Kinnaman, worked to help the city be able to purchase a set of used playground equipment, originally housed in Webb City, for use in the city’s park.
This new play structure houses four slides, several sets of monkey bars and other climbing structures. The city will use the slides and metal skeleton of this structure, but the plastic decks that act as standing play areas in between the various activity stations will be purchased new by the city and added to the structure.
According to Wheaton mayor David Shockley, the city will also purchase a new swing set to add to the park.
“The swing will be brand new, but the playground equipment is used,” said Shockley.
Shockley continued and explained the purchase of this new equipment was part of an effort to make the park a better environment for local kids.
“We’re trying to update the park for the kids this summer,” said Shockley. “All we’ve had for so long is that old swing and that basketball goal, which isn’t much for the kids to do.”
All the pieces, both new and old, as well as the installation, is estimated to cost the city anywhere from $10,300 to $11,000. This will come out of the city’s general improvements budget, costing taxpayers no further expense.
According to Shockley, installation of the new park equipment is expected to be completed sometime either in or before August before Wheaton’s annual barbecue, sponsored by the Wheaton Fire Protection District. For questions about the new playground or any further city improvements, contact Wheaton City Hall at (417) 652-3314.
