Designers pushed accessibility and inclusiveness to the forefront at this $6-million San Jose public park. From the wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round to the Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant swing chair, each play area at the 4.5-acre facility presents opportunities for all children, regardless of their physical ability.
Long lead times for specialized playground equipment from Germany required crews to block out the slab-on-grade foundation to allow completion of most slab areas before arrival of the equipment. The team quickly ushered shop drawings through submittal and approval.