The traditional first shovelfuls of dirt were made by Murrieta City Council members and staff on Thursday, Aug. 1 to signify the construction of a new Americans with Disabilities Act playground equipment at Monte Vista Community Park located at 29551 Andromedia St., Murrieta.
In attendance at the event were Murrieta Mayor Lori Stone, Council Members Ron Holliday, Cindy Warren, Lisa DeForest, city staff members, community members and contractors from Milsten Enterprises.
The new retro-themed playground equipment will include latest up-to-date ADA certifications and are designed for child safety with soft wood chip blanketed flooring.
Councilman Holliday, who represents those living in the Monte Vista Park district, said the new children’s playground equipment will, “accommodate their physical, cognitive and sensory needs as well as enhance their communication skills.”
He added, “The City of Murrieta is committed to embracing inclusivity. These improvements are designed to cater to children with all abilities allowing them to fully immerse themselves in play and enjoy all that the parks have to offer.”
He said the new colorful playground equipment at the park is a part of other park improvements in the city. It was nearly a year ago the city council approved a $2 million park playground improvement project. The Monte Vista Park playground is one of the parks completed or soon to be installed in the city. Others include Alta Murrieta Park, Firefighters Park, Rancho Acacias Park, Eastgate Park and Sycamore Park.
Mayor Stone said, “I believe the parks are the hug of our community where it brings families together.”
After comments from other dignitaries, the groundbreaking began.
The new Monte Vista Park playground improvements should be completed by October.
Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.
