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County Moving Closer To North Lake Park Upgrades

    Lake County has released images of new playground equipment that will replace the North Lake Regional Park’s signature climbing structure.  During a meeting of the Lake County Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Board on Monday, September 14, county staff shared images of a $175,000 piece of equipment that is expected to be installed as the first of a multi-phase changeout of park climbing equipment.
    Now nearly two decades old, the park’s popular playground equipment is at the end of its life, due in part that replacement parts for broken pieces is no longer available.  Florida Recreational Products, LLC was awarded the contract for the new equipment, which is envisioned to be closer to the ground than the current, three story unit.
    The new structure is sports-themed, and has been designed to offer ‘inclusive play’ features for children of all abilities.
    In addition, the advisory board on Monday voted to move a recommendation forward to the Lake County Commission that calls for a $150,000 grant application to the state’s Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program for further upgrades at the North Lake Regional Park.  That application, which if awarded would require a 25% county match, would allow for further upgrades to ADA compliant playground equipment at the park that needs replacement.  Those pieces are located along the east side of the park and are much smaller than the park’s featured structure.
    The grant would also allow for the creation of a butterfly garden in that area of the park, as well as provide signage.
    The board also forwarded a recommendation to seek an additional FRDRP grant in the amount of $400,000 for playground upgrades at Mt. Plymouth Park and Scott Park.  If awarded, that grant would require a 50% county match.