Updates for January 2025

Work to replace aging play equipment at First Hill Park continues! Here's a look at progress made since the City's last update.

• Ordered play equipment – Equipment is provided by Landscape Structures, Inc., and includes a multi-level tower structure with two slides; a two-swing bay of traditional belt swings; and nature-themed steppers, seats, and a tunnel. New structures are currently scheduled to be delivered to the City in mid-February and will be stored at the Public Works Shop until construction begins.
• Submitted permits – Staff submitted permits earlier this month and anticipate the review process will take 6-8 weeks.
• Coordinating construction details with the contractor – Like the Roanoke Park Playground project, construction at First Hill Park will be completed through the KCDA purchasing cooperative. Staff and the design team from Berger Partnership plan to meet with R&R Construction at the park next week to discuss construction scope and timing.

Construction is still planned for spring 2025 and will be coordinated with Roanoke construction as much as possible. Another update will be posted when permits have been issued and the construction schedule has been confirmed. In the meantime, contact Sarah Bluvas, CIP Project Manager, at sarah.bluvas@mercerisland.gov with project questions.