By The Missoulian
The state legislature has awarded the city of Missoula $380,000 in stimulus funds for four new playgrounds in city parks, and Missoula Parks and Recreation is seeking public comment on the project through Friday, Feb. 5.
The project, called Playgrounds 4 Missoula, will replace deteriorating playgrounds at Boyd, Sacajawea and Marilyn parks, and build one new playground at Lafray Park.
Visit www.ci.missoula.mt.us/playgrounds for more information, photos, site plans and a public comment questionnaire. Comment forms are also available by calling (406) 721-PARK. Comments may be e-mailed to dgaukler@ci.missoula.mt.us.
CTA Architects, the design and engineering firm selected by the city for the project, will collect the comments and design ideas from a Jan. 16 workshop and public comment to help the Parks and Recreation Department develop master plans for each park.
The city is seeking partners to expand the new playgrounds by sponsoring additional play features or amenities in order to serve more of Missoula's children. For more information, call Parks and Recreation director Donna Gaukler at (406) 552-6265.
