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Receive and File a Report on the Culver West Alexander Playground
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Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Ferguson/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (04/30/2026); (Email) Parks, Recreation, and Community Service Department Updates (04/30/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Deputy Director (4/28/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the Culver West Alexander Playground.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 14, 2025, City Council approved establishing the playground at Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site (NDS) and authorized the City to apply to GameTime for funding for playground rehabilitation. As part of an initiative created by the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) along with the companies GameTime, PlayCore, Great Western Recreation, and MRC Recreation, playgrounds in need of repair and renovation can become an NDS recognized playground. An NDS playground must promote healthy play and support the creation of evidence-based play and recreation spaces across California. The three targets for the initiative are:
* Education: Professional development events train parks and recreation professionals and landscape architects on the role of play in building healthier communities.
* Collaboration & Funding: GameTime offers funding assistance to support the needs of communities to create high-quality outdoor play and recreation destinations that align with evidence-based designs that promote health.
* Impact & Advocacy: Recognize communities for turning research into practice and share site-specific reports and statewide collec...
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