Happening Now Laurelhurst Elementary Playground Renovations

Laurelhurst Elementary's north and south playgrounds are undergoing renovations this summer.

Seattle Public Schools plan to replace the equipment in the north playground and make some changes to the equipment in the south playground.

The last changes to the North Game took place in 2012.

Here's what SPS Capital Projects had to say Laurelhurst Blog Staff:

Replacement work is underway at the north location due to aging systems. It was installed with additional play equipment in 1994 and a small area was built on to the south in 2012 . The structure is now being replaced as the overall age of the structure makes it eligible for replacement. The municipality intends to replace the structure in approximately fifteen years, the typical lifespan of the equipment.

The works were included in the BEX V levy , which was accepted by voters in February 2019 . The expansion and additional play equipment, added in 2012, was funded by a grant from the City of Seattle and the Laurelhurst PTA. 

The new lights are expected to arrive later this month, with installation scheduled for mid-August and the wood fiber protective material due to be installed at the end of August. Now the construction work must be completed before the start of the academic year. Konrad Pilar, pictured here, project manager, oversees the effort.

Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) is a safe wood fiber surface. This was used in the previous game. It varies from hack to hack.

The equipment was removed in July after the contractor had an opportunity to complete the work. We do our best to fill the website at the beginning of the school year. Sometimes this means bearing earlier than usual.

We are relocating parts of the southern playground. In particular, the director requested that we remove the top of the Ferris wheel because children would be thrown off and injured. Some play equipment in the West End is also dangerous. They will also be removed at the request of the client.

We are working to open the playground as soon as possible. However, according to the current schedule, the playgrounds will probably only open shortly before the start of the school year - September 7th.

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