The City of Boise is moving forward with a redesign of Liberty Park on the central bench, following a community vote on new playground designs. While the winning concept emphasizes accessibility, some neighbors are calling on the city to also prioritize safety, specifically fencing around the play area.
Liberty Park has been part of the community since the 1970s. The city recently asked neighbors to vote on redesign options, and the winning design stood out for its accessibility features.
“The community really liked one of the designs that had more accessible features. We were able to look at options that have ramp-style play in them as well as some standalone amenities,” said Alicia Records, the City of Boise’s parks resources superintendent.
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For Brianna Zanders, a Boise bench neighbor and mother, the redesign is welcome news, but she wants fencing to be part of it…