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CC 2021-10-26_11a Prop 68 Grant Program Project at Elm Street Park MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: SHERIDAN BOHLKEN, RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE INCLUSIVE ELM STREET PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT APPLICATION, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2021 SUMMARY OF ACTION: Approving the proposed Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project will allow the City to apply for the Proposition 68 “Per Capita Program”, known as the “Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018” (Senate Bill 5). By also approving the additional funding sources, the project will be fully funded. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: The estimated total project costs for the Inclusive Elm Street Playground Replacement Project is $369,484. Through the “Per Capita Grant Program”, the City is eligible for a grant award of $177,952. The Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club has raised $21,000 in support of the inclusive playground at Elm Street Park. As the proposed playground replacement project is 80% ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) inclusive and 100% ADA compliant, it is recommended that 80% of the balance for the project, $136,426, be allocated from the local sales tax fund as it pertains to facility upgrades to meet ADA requirements, and the remaining 20%, $34,106, be sourced from the Park Improvement Fund as allocated in the Capital Improvement Program fund. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Approve the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project proposal, allowing the City Manager to submit an application for the Prop 68 Per Capita Program and process any associated grant documents as necessary; and 2) Appropriate $136,426 from the Sales Tax Fund as part of the total project costs. BACKGROUND: On June 5, 2018, California voters approved Proposition 68, the “Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018” (Senate Bill 5). The “Per Capita Program”, administered by California State Park’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), was established through this proposition with the intent of supplementing existing capital outlay expenditures for recreation purposes. Allocations for the Per Capita program are determined based on the Item 11.a. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE INCLUSIVE ELM STREET PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT APPLICATION, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 2 population of cities, counties or other eligible districts. Under this program, grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors. On October 22, 2019, a discussion of the Per Capita Program was held by the City Council and a resolution was adopted authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and associated documents. At that time, staff identified qualifying projects within the Capital Improvement Program Unfunded Parks Projects such as: x BBQ repairs at Strother Park x Fencing repairs at Soto Sports Complex x Ballfield renovations at Soto Sports Complex x Turf leveling at Elm Street Park and Heritage Square Park x Repairs to the Rotary Bandstand x Strother Park Sidewalk and Concrete Replacement x Playground Structure Replacement (Rancho Grande, Elm Street, Oro) x Soto Sports Complex Resurface Tennis Courts x Soto Sports Complex Porter Field Lighting x Oro Park Engineered Wood Chips Surfacing x Strother Park Fencing Repairs/Replacement x James Way Open Space Foot Bridge x Strother Park Basketball Court Resurfacing x Kiwanis Park Maintenance Access Since the adoption of the resolution in support of the Per Capita Program grant application in 2019, the City has received confirmation from OGALS that an allocation of $177,952 is available with an approved application. Staff also attended a mandatory grant administration workshop on July 24, 2020, with OGALS. As next steps, project and funding approval are needed in order to submit the grant application, due on December 31, 2021 (extended due to COVID). The project must be completed by December 31, 2023, to qualify for funding. In the Biannual FY 2021-23 budget, this project was budgeted for $75,000, including funding for the required 20% match for the Per Capita Program grant of $40,000 and $35,000 from the Parks Improvement Fund. These estimates were used for planning purposes because the per capita allocation information had not been provided and the scope and design of the project had also not yet been finalized. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: After evaluation of the potential Unfunded Parks Projects that qualified for the Per Capita Program grant, staff determined that a playground replacement project would be the most effective use of grant funds. Through communication with the Arroyo Grande Valley Item 11.a. - Page 2 CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE INCLUSIVE ELM STREET PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT APPLICATION, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 3 Kiwanis Club, it was also acknowledged that the City Council had previously approved a conceptual design to install inclusive play equipment at Elm Street Park in 2015. The Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club have continued to fundraise for an inclusive playground since 2015 and have raised over $21,000 towards this goal. Considering this and the current condition of the playground equipment, staff identified the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement project for the Per Capita Program grant. In April 2021, staff conducted three virtual community meetings to solicit feedback from relevant user groups and the general public related to the Per Capita Program grant opportunity. Staff installed signage in Elm Street Park, posted information to City social media accounts and website, and emailed flyers out to over 3,000 parents through the Lucia Mar Unified School District providing notice of the virtual meetings and upcoming grant opportunity for park upgrades. The public outreach resulted in valuable feedback related to the playground replacement project. The following concepts introduced through community outreach have been incorporated into the final design that is proposed: x Adult fitness x Native plants x Emphasis on play for babies and toddlers x Bars (brachiated play) for older children x Swings for all ages x Shade x Replacement of sand with Pour and Play surfacing x Multi-generational access x Diversified color scheme x Diversified design from nearby playgrounds x Inclusion of bike racks and benches Once the elements above were incorporated into a working design, staff also shared the playground design in a Staff Advisory Committee meeting consisting of representatives from each City department and the following topics were discussed and addressed: maintenance and warranty for shade structures (10 years plus fire-treated and UV rated materials), appropriate drainage (permeable pour and play surface), and benches for sitting and viewing children while playing (included in design). The final design proposed for consideration not only includes an inclusive playground, but also includes an inclusive adult fitness zone. In addition, the service organization, Arroyo Grande in Bloom, has agreed to assist with designing the native plant component of the playground, which consists of several pocket spaces within the playground footprint featuring native plants and grasses in conjunction with interpretive education. Item 11.a. - Page 3 CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE INCLUSIVE ELM STREET PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT APPLICATION, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 4 The cost of the final design estimate for the Inclusive Elm Street Playground Replacement Project is $369,484. The costs and funding sources are further described in the following table: The Per Capita Program grant requires a 20% match of the project total to be local matching funds for areas that do not serve severely disadvantaged communities (median household income less than 60% of the statewide average), and can be met through Federal, City or private funds, in-house employee services, or volunteer labor. If this project is approved as presented, the proposed funding sources would meet the match requirement as the City does not qualify as serving severely disadvantaged communities. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration: 1. Approve the recommendation to apply for the Per Capita Program grant for the Inclusive Elm Street Playground Replacement Project design and allocate associated funding as proposed; Project Title:Elm Street Park Playground Structure/PIP PROJECT DEPARTMENT Public Works/Recreation PROJECT DESCRIPTION Revenue Account Source 4458 State Grant 40,000 177,952 4809 AG Kiwanis Donation 21,000 4950 Sales Tax 136,426 4914 Park Improvement 35,000 34,106 Total 75,000 369,484 Expenditures Total Account Description Budget 7001 Construction 75,000 369,484 Total 75,000 369,484 FY 2021-22 Original Budget FY 2021-22 Adjusted Budget Replacement of existing play structure and poured-in-place (PIP) fall protection at Elm Street Park. Item 11.a. - Page 4 CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE INCLUSIVE ELM STREET PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT APPLICATION, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 5 2. Do not approve the recommendation to apply for the Per Capita Program grant program for the Inclusive Elm Street Playground Replacement Project design; or 3. Provide other staff direction. ADVANTAGES: Approval of the Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project and associated funding is anticipated to result in an inclusive playground for the community. The inclusive playground would incorporate NatureGrounds, Play-On Technology Promoting Physical Activity, the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design and an Outdoor Adult Fitness Zone, qualifying the playground for four National Demonstration Site accreditations, the first in the nation. DISADVANTAGES: As the grant would provide funding to accomplish goals identified in the Capital Improvement Program and provide community members additional access to recreational opportunities within the City of Arroyo Grande, there are no known disadvantages at this time. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments were received. Attachments: 1.Elm Street Park Playground overview 2. 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design – National Demonstration Site 3. NatureGrounds - National Demonstration Site 4. Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks – National Demonstration Site 5. Play On! – Promoting Physical Activity & Fitness Through Active Play – National Demonstration Site Item 11.a. - Page 5 Attachment 1Item 11.a. - Page 6 Item 11.a. - Page 7 Item 11.a. - Page 8 Item 11.a. - Page 9 Item 11.a. - Page 10 Item 11.a. - Page 11 PRESENTED B Y P L A Y C O RENATAAIONALD E M ONSTRATAAIO N S I TE7 PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSIVEPLAYGROUND DESIGN® 1.ŶŐĂŐĞƚŚĞŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇŝŶWůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕/ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ͕ĂŶĚ^ƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚǇ Ascertain the goal of your project and undergo a carefully considered step-by-step process to ensure your play space meets the desired outcome. This process may include master planning, partnerships, design ǁorŬshops, and strategies for implemenƟng product choices to promote usage by people of all ages and abiliƟes. 2./ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĞƐŝŐŶĞƐƚWƌĂĐƟĐĞƐƚŚĂƚWƌŽŵŽƚĞ/ŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞWůĂǇƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚƚŚĞWůĂǇŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ • Create universally designed play environments that increase playability for people of diverse abiliƟes by implemenƟng the ϳ Wrinciples of /nclusive Wlayground esign to promote a uniƋue and meaningful play environment that is usable by more people, to the greatest extent possible. •hƟliǌe tools to help create a space that encourages groǁth across all developmental domains, including socialͬemoƟonal, physical, sensory, cogniƟve, and communicaƟve. • Consider usage of programing, such as the Ϯ Wlay Together program to help create aǁareness, foster friendships, break down barriers, and promote character development. 3.WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞŝŶ>ŽĐĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶĂŶĚEĂƟŽŶĂůWƌĞƐƐKƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ ^ubmit photos aŌer the installaƟon is complete to validate implementaƟon of best pracƟces, and to provide visuals that can be shared through web reporƟng, press releases, and other public relaƟons opportuniƟes. 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'ƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ DĞϮΠͲϳWƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐŽĨ/ŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞ WůĂǇŐƌŽƵŶĚĞƐŝŐŶ΢ ĞĐŽŵĞĂWůĂǇŽƌĞ Ed/KE>DKE^dZd/KE^/d :ŽŝŶŽƵƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƚŽďƵŝůĚĂŶĞƚǁŽƌŬŽĨĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐŵŽǀŝŶŐ ďĞǇŽŶĚĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚǇƚŽƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƚƌƵůǇŝŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞƉůĂǇƐƉĂĐĞƐƚŚĂƚ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŽŶ͕ŚĞĂůƚŚǇĂĐƟǀŝƚǇ͕ĂŶĚƐŽĐŝĂůŝŶƚĞƌĂĐƟŽŶ͘ Attachment 2 Item 11.a. - Page 12 PRESENTED B Y P L A Y C O RENATAAIONALD E M ONSTRATAAIO N S I TE7 PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSIVEPLAYGROUND DESIGN® >ŽĐĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ Zeceive a complimentary EaƟonal emonstraƟon ^ite sign that can be installed onsite for visitors to learn more about the DeϮ inclusion iniƟaƟve, and promote your adherence to best pracƟces. Knce your project is registered and has ƋualiĮed, you will receive the EaƟonal emonstraƟon ^ite seal digitally for usage in outbound markeƟng, fundraising, website, leƩerhead, etc. This tool can be uƟliǌed to communicate and promote the Ƌuality and purpose of your project to stakeholders. EĂƟŽŶĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ Through the EaƟonal emonstraƟon ^ite program, your leadership will be shared through public relaƟons opportuniƟes. Zeceive naƟonal press through WlayCore͛s Center for Wrofessional evelopment. To advocate for and build this network, WlayCore will provide a variety of educaƟonal resources and highlight case studies to be presented at internaƟonally accredited professional development sessions, and in educaƟonal materials, web promoƟons, naƟonal press, collateral, and more. Sharing your story will help others advocate and replicate. /ŶĐůƵƐŝŽŶĚǀŽĐĂĐǇ /mplemenƟng best pracƟces brings a variety of beneĮts to your local community. zou can also stay engaged with a network of communiƟes championing for inclusive play environments by parƟcipaƟng in future research that will help inform and improve health across a variety of communiƟes͊ /nterested in learning more about how your community can parƟcipate in a naƟonal movement for promoƟng inclusion͍ Contact us to learn more or to apply today͊ www.playcore.comͬmeϮ ͮ ϴϳϳ-ϳϲϮ-ϳϱϲϯ ͮ infoΛplaycore.com Yualifying as a EaƟonal emonstraƟon Site communicates to others that your project planning through implementaƟon has followed best pracƟce guidelines. AddiƟonal beneĮts can be tailored to support your individual project and to promote your leadership naƟonally for others to replicate. ĞŶĞĮƚƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚhƐ DĞϮΠͲϳWƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐŽĨ/ŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞWůĂǇŐƌŽƵŶĚĞƐŝŐŶ΢ W>zKZEd/KE>DKE^dZd/KE^/d ZeƋuest a est WracƟce 'uidebook Apply to be a WlayCore EaƟonal emonstraƟon Site ,ost or AƩend a Wrofessional evelopment SeminarCenter for Professional Development RESEARCHPROGRAMSEDUCATIONADVOCACY Item 11.a. - Page 13 PRESENTED B Y P L A Y C O RENATAAIONALD E M ONSTRATAAIO N S I TENAT UREGROUNDS® 1.ŶŐĂŐĞƚŚĞŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇŝŶWůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕/ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ͕ĂŶĚ^ƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚǇ Ascertain the goal of your project and undergo a carefully considered step-by-step process to ensure your play space meets the desired outcome for usage. This process may include master planning, partnerships, design workshops, and strategies to implement built and natural elements that promote usage. 2./ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĞƐŝŐŶĞƐƚWƌĂĐƟĐĞƐƚŚĂƚ/ŶƚĞŐƌĂƚĞEĂƚƵƌĞĂŶĚƚŚĞ>ŝǀŝŶŐ>ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞ • DeĮne play seƫngs that maximiǌeacƟve, social, and sensory play along a developmental conƟnuum while locaƟng the play area in relaƟon to natural site features and funcƟonal surroundings. • UƟliǌe tools designed to apply planƟng pocket criteria and plant locaƟon rules in relaƟon to equipment. • Evaluate naturaliǌaƟon to preserve exisƟng landscape features, select natural plant materials, andintegrateaphasedplanƟng plan, uƟliǌing rendering tools and the NatureGrounds searchable plant database. •IdenƟfy programs and processes that inform design and maximiǌeusage. 3.WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞŝŶ>ŽĐĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶĂŶĚEĂƟŽŶĂůWƌĞƐƐKƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ Submit photos aŌer the installaƟon is complete to validate implementaƟon of best pracƟces, and to provide visuals that can be shared through web reporƟng, press releases, and other public relaƟons opportuniƟes. Above qualiĮcaƟon criteria will be self-reported by compleƟng an applicaƟon to describe alignment to best pracƟces, and provide addiƟonal facts to be used in public relaƟons. 4.WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞŝŶĂZĞƐĞĂƌĐŚEĞƚǁŽƌŬ Provide a primary point of contact for future data collecƟon andͬor research iniƟaƟves such as surveys, focus groups, andͬor observaƟons. Data will be uƟliǌed as an educaƟonal resource for other communiƟes and to fuel ongoing research. 'ƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ EĂƚƵƌĞ'ƌŽƵŶĚƐΠ ĞĐŽŵĞĂWůĂǇŽƌĞ Ed/KE>DKE^dZd/KE^/d :ŽŝŶŽƵƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƚŽďƵŝůĚĂŶĞƚǁŽƌŬŽĨĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ƉƌŽŵŽƟŶŐŚŝŐŚĞƐƚƵƐĞŽĨƉůĂǇŐƌŽƵŶĚĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚƐƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂƟŽŶŽĨƚŚĞďƵŝůƚĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂŶĚƚŚĞůŝǀŝŶŐůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞ͘ Attachment 3 Item 11.a. - Page 14 PRESENTED B Y P L A Y C O RENATAAIONALD E M ONSTRATAAIO N S I TENAT UREGROUNDS® >ŽĐĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ Receive a complimentary NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site sign that can be installed onsite for visitors to learn more about the NatureGrounds iniƟaƟve, and promote your adherence to best pracƟces. 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You can also stay engaged with a network of communiƟes championing for nature and play by parƟcipaƟng in future research that will help inform and improve health across a variety of communiƟes͊ Interested in learning more about how your community can parƟcipate in a naƟonal movement for promoƟng nature and play͍Contact us to learn more or to apply today͊ www.playcore.comͬnaturegrounds ͮ ϴϳϳ-ϳϲϮ-ϳϱϲϯ ͮ infoΛplaycore.com ĞŶĞĮƚƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚhƐ Yualifying as a NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site communicates to others that your project planning through implementaƟon has followed best pracƟce guidelines. AddiƟonal beneĮts can be tailored to support your individual project and to promote your leadership naƟonally for others to replicate. 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Your leadership will be shared through the online database, presented at InternaƟonally Accredited Professional Development sessions, and featured in local and naƟonal news outlets in order to inspire and educate other communiƟes. 2.ĞƐŝŐŶ ůŝŐŶŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ĞŶĞĮƚƐ ĂŶĚ dŽƚĂů ŽĚǇ &ŝƚŶĞƐƐ Ensure your Outdoor Adult &itness Park meets the criteria of a complete, well-rounded Įtness rouƟne through product selecƟon and design for deĮned beneĮts of ;ϭͿ aerobic, ;ϮͿ core, ;ϯͿ strength, and ;ϰͿ Ňexibilityͬbalance. Design consideraƟons such as typology, user groups, locaƟon and context, and ameniƟes are also well-deĮned for engaging the community in meaningful ways. 3.ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĨŽƌ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ Θ ŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ Share how you engage the community during the planning and implementaƟon process and document examples of community meeƟngs, fundraising iniƟaƟves, and sustainability as examples for other communiƟes to replicate. Community engagement eīorts will be described in the registraƟon process and validated in the post-installaƟon assessment submission. 4.WƌŽŵŽƟŽŶ ŽĨ hƐĂŐĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ WƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ Θ DĂƌŬĞƟŶŐ Describe how the community acƟvely markets andͬor programs the Outdoor Adult &itness Park to maximiǌe usage. IniƟaƟves may include web promoƟons, onsite Įtness classes, andͬor special events to target users and promote community health. 5.WŚŽƚŽ ƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ WŽƐƚ /ŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ Submit a photo assessment aŌer the installaƟon is complete to validate implementaƟon of best pracƟces. Above qualiĮcaƟon criteria will be self-reported through a checklist process to describe alignment to best pracƟces and to submit example photos that can be shared across the database network. 6.ZĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ ĨŽƌ ĂƚĂ ŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ZĞƉŽƌƟŶŐ Provide a primary point of contact for future data collecƟon andͬor research iniƟaƟves such as surveys, focus groups, andͬor observaƟons. Data will be uƟliǌed to further populate the database as an educaƟonal resource for other communiƟes and to fuel ongoing research. Outdoor Adult &itness Park NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Sites exemplify best pracƟces as outlined in the guidebook, KƵƚĚŽŽƌĚƵůƚ&ŝƚŶĞƐƐWĂƌŬƐ͗ĞƐƚWƌĂĐƟĐĞƐĨŽƌWƌŽŵŽƟŶŐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ,ĞĂůƚŚďǇ/ŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐ WŚǇƐŝĐĂůĐƟǀŝƚǇ͘ YƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ KƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĚƵůƚ &ŝƚŶĞƐƐ WĂƌŬƐΡ ĞĐŽŵĞ Ă WůĂǇŽƌĞ Ed/KE> DKE^dZd/KE ^/d :ŽŝŶŽƵƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƚŽďƵŝůĚĂŶĞƚǁŽƌŬŽĨĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ƉƌŽŵŽƟŶŐŚĞĂůƚŚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚKƵƚĚŽŽƌĚƵůƚ&ŝƚŶĞƐƐWĂƌŬďĞƐƚƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ Attachment 4 Item 11.a. - Page 16 P R ESENTE D B Y P L A Y C O R ENATAAIONALDEMONSTRATAA I ONSI TEOUTDOOR A DULTLL FI T NESS PARK S ĞƐŝŐŶĂƟŽŶ ^ŝŐŶ Receive a complimentary ͚NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site͛ sign that can be installed onsite for visitors to learn more about the Outdoor Adult &itness Park iniƟaƟve. EĂƟŽŶĂů ZĞŐŝƐƚƌǇ Record your project on a NaƟonal Registrar as a best pracƟce site and promote your leadership locally and naƟonally through the &itness Park map at www.playcore.comͬĮtness ^ĞĂů ĨŽƌ WƌŽŵŽƟŽŶƐ Once your project is registered and has qualiĮed, you will receive the ͚NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site͛ seal digitally for usage in outbound markeƟng, fundraising, leƩerhead, etc. This tool can be uƟliǌed to communicate and promote the quality and purpose of your project to a variety of stakeholders. ZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ >ĞƩĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞƐ AŌer submission of the post installaƟon photo assessment, a recogniƟon leƩer and cerƟĮcate will be sent to the local Mayor and ParksͬRecreaƟon Director ;or appropriate community contactͿ which can also be used in a ribbon cuƫng ceremony or local press. EĂƟŽŶĂů WƌĞƐƐ ƚŽ WƌŽŵŽƚĞ zŽƵƌ >ĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ Receive naƟonal press through PlayCore͛s Center for Professional Development. To advocate for and build this network, PlayCore will provide a variety of educaƟonal resources and highlight case studies through conƟnuing educaƟon sessions, case study educaƟonal materials, web promoƟons, naƟonal press, collateral, and more. Sharing your story will help others advocate and replicate. ĚǀŽĐĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ImplemenƟng best pracƟces brings a variety of beneĮts to your local community. You can also stay engaged with a network of communiƟes championing for health through Įtness by parƟcipaƟng in future research that will help inform and improve health across a variety of communiƟes͊ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ hƐ Interested in learning more about how your community can parƟcipate in a naƟonal movement for promoƟng community health͍ Contact us to learn more or to get moving today͊ ĞŶĞĮƚƐ Yualifying as a NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site communicates to others that your project planning through implementaƟon has followed best pracƟce guidelines. AddiƟonal beneĮts can be tailored to support your individual project and to promote your leadership naƟonally for others to replicate. KƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĚƵůƚ &ŝƚŶĞƐƐ WĂƌŬƐΡ W>zKZ Ed/KE> DKE^dZd/KE ^/d www.playcore.comͬfitness ͮ ϴϳϳ-ϳϲϮ-ϳϱϲϯ ͮ infoΛplaycore.com Request a est PracƟce Guidebook Apply to be a PlayCore NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site Host or AƩend a Professional Development SeminarCenter for Professional Development RESEARCHPROGRAMSEDUCATIONADVOCACY Item 11.a. - Page 17 P R ESENTED B Y P L A Y C O R ENATAAIONALDEMONSTRATAA I O NSI TEPLAY ON!® PRAAOMOTING PHYSICAL AC TIVITY 1.ŶŐĂŐĞƚŚĞŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇŝŶWůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕/ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ͕ĂŶĚ^ƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚǇ Ascertain the goal of your project and undergo a carefully considered step-by-step process to ensure your play space meets the desired outcome. This process may include master planning, partnerships, design workshops, and fundraising strategies that demonstrate strategic consideraƟons to speciĮcally promote physical acƟvity. 2./ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĞƐŝŐŶŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶƐĂŶĚWƌŽŐƌĂŵŵŝŶŐƚŚĂƚWƌŽŵŽƚĞƐWŚǇƐŝĐĂůĐƟǀŝƚǇ • Create play environments that implement evidence-based design consideraƟons for increasing physical acƟvity such as oīering variety, conƟnuum of skills, naturaliǌaƟon, loose parts, andͬor conĮguraƟon for acƟve play. • Address the six key elements of play by incorporaƟng balancing, brachiaƟng ͬbilateral upper body acƟviƟes, climbing, swinging, sliding, and spinning acƟviƟes into the play space. • Consider usage of programming, such as the Play On! program of to help promote physical Įtness and fun through the use of creaƟve playground learning acƟviƟes. 3.WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞŝŶ>ŽĐĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶĂŶĚEĂƟŽŶĂůWƌĞƐƐKƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ Submit photos, renderings, andͬor drawings to validate implementaƟon of best pracƟces, and to provide visuals that can be shared through web reporƟng, press releases, and other public relaƟons opportuniƟes. Above qualiĮcaƟon criteria will be self-reported by compleƟng an applicaƟon to describe alignment to best pracƟces, and provide addiƟonal facts to be used in public relaƟons. 4.WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞŝŶĂZĞƐĞĂƌĐŚEĞƚǁŽƌŬ Provide a primary point of contact for future data collecƟon andͬor research iniƟaƟves such as surveys, focus groups, andͬor observaƟons. Data will be uƟliǌed as an educaƟonal resource for other communiƟes and to fuel ongoing research. 'ƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ WůĂǇKŶ͊® - WƌŽŵŽƟŶŐWŚǇƐŝĐĂů ĐƟǀŝƚǇΘ&ŝƚŶĞƐƐdŚƌŽƵŐŚĐƟǀĞWůĂǇ ĞĐŽŵĞĂWůĂǇŽƌĞ Ed/KE>DKE^dZd/KE^/d :ŽŝŶŽƵƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƚŽďƵŝůĚĂŶĞƚǁŽƌŬŽĨĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ƉƌŽŵŽƟŶŐƉŚǇƐŝĐĂůĂĐƟǀŝƚǇƚŚƌŽƵŐŚǁĞůůͲĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚŽƵƚĚŽŽƌƉůĂǇ ĂŶĚůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚƐ͘ Attachment 5 Item 11.a. - Page 18 P R ESENTED B Y P L A Y C O R ENATAAIONALDEMONSTRATAA I O NSI TEPLAY ON!® PRAAOMOTING PHYSICAL AC TIVITY >ŽĐĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ Receive a complimentary NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site sign that can be installed onsite for visitors to learn more about the Play On! iniƟaƟve, and promote your adherence to best pracƟces. Once your project is registered and has qualiĮed, you will receive the NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site seal digitally for usage in outbound markeƟng, fundraising, website, leƩerhead, etc. This tool can be uƟliǌed to communicate and promote the quality and purpose of your project to stakeholders. EĂƟŽŶĂůZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ Through the NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site program, your leadership will be shared through public relaƟons opportuniƟes. Receive naƟonal press through PlayCore͛s Center for Professional Development. To advocate for and build this network, PlayCore will provide a variety of educaƟonal resources and highlight case studies to be presented at internaƟonally accredited professional development sessions, and in educaƟonal materials, web promoƟons, naƟonal press, collateral, and more. Sharing your story will help others advocate and replicate. WŚǇƐŝĐĂůĐƟǀŝƚǇĚǀŽĐĂĐǇ ImplemenƟng best pracƟces brings a variety of beneĮts to your local community. You can also stay engaged with a network of communiƟes championing for play and learning environments that promote physical acƟvity and Įtness through design consideraƟons and programming by parƟcipaƟng in future research or data collecƟon that will help inform and improve health across a variety of communiƟes! Interested in learning more about how your community can parƟcipate in a naƟonal movement for promoƟng physical acƟvity͍ Contact us to learn more or to apply today! www.playcore.comͬmeϮ ͮ ϴϳϳ-ϳϲϮ-ϳϱϲϯ ͮ infoΛplaycore.com Yualifying as a NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site communicates to others that your project planning through implementaƟon has followed best pracƟce guidelines. AddiƟonal beneĮts can be tailored to support your individual project and to promote your leadership naƟonally for others to replicate. ĞŶĞĮƚƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚhƐ WůĂǇKŶ͊® - WƌŽŵŽƟŶŐWŚǇƐŝĐĂůĐƟǀŝƚǇΘ&ŝƚŶĞƐƐdŚƌŽƵŐŚĐƟǀĞWůĂǇ W>zKZEd/KE>DKE^dZd/KE^/d Request more informaƟon or purchase the Play On! program Apply to be a PlayCore NaƟonal DemonstraƟon Site Host or AƩend a Professional Development SeminarCenter for Professional Development RESEARCHPROGRAMSEDUCATIONADVOCACY Item 11.a. - Page 19