Four Pembroke Pines playgrounds set to get major upgrades. Here are 5 takeaways

Pembroke Pines is set to revitalize four of its city parks with the installation of new playground equipment during a nearly $500,000 project.

This initiative, approved by the city commission, aims to enhance recreational spaces for families and children.

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Here are the highlights:

• The Pembroke Pines city commission has approved a project to install new playground equipment at four city parks, with a budget not exceeding $486,076.68. The project is expected to take approximately 150 days to complete, with each park’s construction finalized within 14 days after permit approval and equipment delivery.
• The city is utilizing a “piggyback” approach by adopting a competitively awarded contract from the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, to expedite the process and reduce costs. This contract includes playground equipment, outdoor fitness components, safety surfacing, and site accessories.
• At 108th Avenue Park, valued at $134,036.52, new features will include a “Double Bay Swing Shade,” “Sunblox Hex Umbrella Canopy,” and various play structures for toddlers. Two new benches will also be installed to enhance the park’s amenities.
• The “Kiddie Park” at 111th Avenue will undergo extensive renovations costing $141,457.96, featuring new play structures, sensory elements like bongos and bells, and inclusive equipment such as a hand cycler and expression swing. The park will also receive a new double bay swing shade and two benches.
• Towngate Park’s $109,143.74 project will introduce multiple zip-style elements, climbers and sensory features, with existing shade structures remaining and additional shading added. Flamingo Park North will see enhancements worth $101,438.46, including custom “Landmark Designs” elements and new benches, while retaining existing shade structures.

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