City Manager's Annual Report Annual Report 2018 | A Year In Review | Page 28

DIVERSITY
Inclusive
Playgrounds
for All Ages and
Abilities
In October 2018, the Parks &
Recreation Department replaced
the playground at Lyngate Park
with a new and attractive structure,
equipped with innovative sensory
features. The purchase of the new
playground was funded through the
federally subsidized Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and includes a “Zero-G Swing Chair,”
a “Sensory Wave Spinning Seat,” and
an “Expression Swing.” These and
other installed components encourage
multisensory and cooperative play for
all ages and abilities.
Earlier in the year, Woodland Trails
Park celebrated its grand opening
after years of planning and public
engagement which included requests
for diverse equipment. This park
was funded through the City’s waste
recycling program and incorporates
freestanding bongo drums (sound),
a crawl-through log with textured
bark (touch), a slide puzzle (cognitive
interactive) and activity panels (sight),
in addition to conventional climbers,
slides and swings.
Lyngate Park
Woodland Trails Park
New Economic Development Initiatives in PSL
A&G Pools
19,000 square-foot new facility
United Refrigeration
Convey Health Solutions
Expert Shutter Services
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100,000 square-foot new facility
Leased the former Liberty Medical Building creating 150 new jobs
Named 2018 “Florida Companies to Watch”
CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT