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County Set To Upgrade Equipment At North Lake Park

    Lake County is set to spend an estimated $175,000 to upgrade playground equipment at the North Lake Regional Park. Located outside Umatilla, the county facility is a popular area for outdoor recreation, but has seen its climbing systems fall into decay in recent years.
   “The NLRP playground equipment is over 20 years old and has reached the end of its service life,” said Sandra Rogers, procurement service manager for the county in a report to county manager Jennifer Barker. “Staff is recommending equipment replacement.”
   The approved funds are expected to be the first phase of a series of improvements at the park.
   On Tuesday, June 9, Lake County Commissioners approved a contract with Florida Recreational Products, LLC to remove existing equipment and install one new Playground Boss Playground Product or similar age-appropriate equipment.