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Ken:

Below is the finalized initial wish list from the compiled preferences of committee members, area and Nativity school children. References to page numbers are drawn from the landscape structures catalogue distributed at the Nativity Playground Renovation Committee meeting. Rather than attempt to reword or sanitize wish lists submitted, I have divided comments and lists into specific categories and present them to you below. Ken, please use your professional/creative judgment when creating initial designs from the information provided and let me know if you need any further direction from me.

The tentative timeline the committee has established for this project completion can be located at tentative timeline. It is my understanding that from the time we make our final committee decision on playground components and design, it will only take approximately 18 days for delivery. Is that still correct? As well, Ken, can you do the following for me:

1. Let me know if the tentative timeline the committee has established is reasonable.

2. When the committee will be able to view the preliminary design developed from the submitted wish list below. We will need to convene to review the preliminary design, cost total(s) and space need for the designed structure

In advance,thanks for your assistance in getting initial designs for us, Ken. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 at 5:00 pm in the Nativity Library - please let me know if there is anything feedback that you will be able to provide for us by that time.

Again, thanks for your assistance!

Peace, Lee Hoedl

INITIAL WISH LIST - NATIVITY PLAYGROUND PLAY STRUCTURE - 05.19.08

OVERALL STRUCTURE DESIGN

There are a few designs that seem to be preferred. Below are the those designs and comments supporting the overall structural design.

PP. 60-61 - CHILDREN'S PLAZA AND FAMILY CENTER - Almost all liked this playstructure best. I might replace the more expensive white bridge with the red rope bridge found on page 55. I would also get rid of the view blocking yellow & blue cascade climber (example p160) in favor of adding everyone's favorite ---- Hemisphere Climber on pgs 160 & 29 as a separate structure. I like how the main structure has 4 slides, the green Conical Climber (pg 79) which was another favorite amongst the kids, and it appears very ADA friendly. I would love to add on to the structure with some strength equipment... like a Curved or Straight Track Ride (p. 174-175) or a Air Dancer Overhead (p. 90) which could stretch from the end where the blue toadstool stairs are (Pod Climber p. 84). I would get rid of those pods in favor of some more upper body equipment if possible. I would also get rid of the Spider Web Climber (pg 162) since you'd be adding a huge climbing structure with the Hemisphere Climber and because we also have the metal dome already. Off from the end of the Track Ride could maybe be a Arch Tire Swing (p. 178) or a Ring-A-Ling Overhead Event (pg 92).

I know you mentioned the structure on page 54-55 as something that gives a longer "more bang for the buck" structure - but keep in mind the following: it would very likely appeal and be appropriate for only a select group of kids - athletic 4th & 5th graders who do not have disabilities. Kids younger than 4th grade will not have the arm strength or height to easily enjoy the equipment and only a small portion of it could be considered ADA friendly. It requires lines of kids rather than structures that many can play on at the same time. Just some thoughts.

PP. 54-55 - YAVNEH DAY SCHOOL - The preference for this design is that it lends itself as a visually opened structure that children can play on, through and underneath. It is recommended that a more balanced design, that does not include so much upper body, be investigated (i.e. incorporating components listed below).

COLOR SCHEME

There seems be a general consensus (from note references and verbal comments) that the color scheme of the play structure should consist of primary colors (i.e. red, blue and yellow). As for specific color assignment to particular components, it will initially be left to Dakota Fence personnel to incorporate a balance of colors and components submitted.

PREFERRED COMPONENTS

Below are submitted component requests from various committee members and children's input.

Cloudburst slide – page 70
Gemini SlideWinder2 – Page 73
Manta Ray Climber – page 81
Chimney Climb Across – page 83
Sky Rail Climber – page 85
Centipede Climber – page 86
Air Dancer Overhead Event – page 90
Ring-a-ling Overhead Event – page 92
S-horizontal Ladder – Page 94
S-Disc Challenge - page 96
Spring Across Bridge – page 96
Sway Fun Glider – page 109
Stationary Cycler – page 110
Spacenet climber – page 156-159 All the kids loved these.

1 - Slides and swings (I did get a request for a tire
> swing.)
> 2 - Sliders (they like the one hand and two hand
> options equally) Page 90
> 3 - Cirle spinners (the ones where you hang on and it
> spins you around.) Page 91
> 4 - All of them loved the spider looking bridges and
> climbing aparatus.
> 5 - All also liked the S disk challenge. Page 96
> 6 - Lots of rock wall or climbing comments.
> 6 - Some had requests for the saddle spinners which
> are more independent play options.

This is a summary of the kids' favorites: (the stars indicate level of sticky notes I found attached to the item)

p. 29 - Hemisphere Climber **************
p. 35 & p. 109 - Gyro Twister Spinner *********
p. 60 - 61 IDEA STRUCTURE SAMPLE*********
p. 58 - 59 IDEA STRUCTURE **
p. 72 - Turbo Twister Tunnel Slide ****
p. 73 - Gemini SlideWinder2 - the one on the lower right that looks like 2 squirmy worms **********
p. 79 - Conical Climber *********
p. 83 - Spider Web Climber ****
p. 83 - Chimney Climb Across **
p. 84 - Cliff Climber *******
p. 90 - Air Dancer Overhead Event ******
p. 91 - Triple Ring Fling Overhead Event *****
p. 95 - Disc Challenge **
p. 99 - Pod Bridge ******** and many just said ANY type of bridge - like the red rope bridge (couldn't find exact name but it's shown on p.55)
p. 111 - Talk Tubes **********
p. 114 - ALL liked the idea of offering a roof cover here and there of some sort (see also p. 187 CoolToppers Single Post)
p. 115 - PlayOdyssey Octagonal Deck ***
p. 152 - Mobius Climber - 12 Panel ************and me too!* I know this is about $20K... but it would be so cool and allow so many to play at the same time!!
p. 156 - Mini Quad Spacenet Climber 3030/4 with a few seats (p. 158) **********
p. 170 - Stand-Up Seesaw *********
p. 170 - Whimsy Rider **** (for the littler kids)
p. 178 - Arch Tire Swing ******
p. 182 - Basketball court improvements ******
p. 188 - TuffTimbers Access Wedge - we'll need this or something like it.

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