Prospect Park in Council Bluffs just reopened after some needed upgrades. The park’s playground was built around 1984, so it was time for a new one. Neighbors told the parks and recreation department they wanted a new structure with swings and new play elements.
Vincent Martorello, the Director of C.B. Parks and Recreation, showed us the new playground, which includes swings, slides, a tower structure, balance beam, and stepping stones in the shape of mushrooms.
Under the playground and swings, there is a new rubber surface. While more expensive to install, it is more resilient and remains safer than other ground materials like mulch for a longer period. Getting to the playground is also easier and safer thanks to a new ADA compliant sidewalk to street level…