FLAGSTAFF — New adaptive playground equipment will be installed at Thorpe Park (191 N. Thorpe Rd.) from May 15 to June 26, 2017.
This will be the first playground in the City of Flagstaff with a unitary surface (rubberized) that allows for easy transition from sidewalk to play areas, eliminating any drop-off from surface to surface, supporting those who use wheeled mobility devices. The new adaptive playground equipment and surfacing will replace a 21 year-old play structure. The project budget is $168,000 from the FY2017 Bed-Board-Beverage (BBB) Recreation fund.
During the installation of the new playground equipment this area will be temporarily closed for a minimum of six weeks. The closed playground area equipment is recommended for ages 5-12. The 2-5 year old equipment will be open, as well as the rest of the park. Recommendations of other Parks with playground equipment for ages 5-12 are the following:
- Old Town Springs, 913 W. Lower Coconino (closest to Thorpe Park)
- Foxglenn Park, 4200 E. Butler Ave
- Bushmaster Park, 3150 Alta Vista.
Thorpe Park is a City of Flagstaff Regional Park with 219 acres consisting of two playgrounds; four lighted tennis courts plus two additional tennis courts; a sand volleyball court; one basketball court; two soccer fields; three youth baseball fields; four lighted adult softball fields; one picnic ramada; two racquetball courts; a disc golf course; a dog park; and portable and permanent restrooms.
For more information about city parks, recreation facilities and activities, please contact the Flagstaff Aquaplex at (928) 213-2300.