The playground at Manawa City Park was installed in 1997 and is in need of improvement.  The current playground does not meet the needs of the neighbors.  The Parks and Recreation Department held a neighborhood meeting to obtain input on the design of the playground and the current proposed design represents the neighbor's input. 

The City Council approved $405,000 for the design and construction of the Manawa City Park playground.  The playground improvement will include a new play structure, basketball court, walking paths and a sensory garden.

 The project budget of $405,000 includes design fees, which are $30,800, which leaves $374,200 for construction.  The current cost opinion has the probable construction cost at $453,149, which exceeds the budget by $78,949.  However,  $79,000 in savings has been identified and includes omitting the skate park elements, a free standing play feature, and shelter.

The purchase and installation of the play elements and shelter cannot be included at this time due to budgetary constraints.  However, the cost of the purchases and installation will be included in the FY 24 CIP Parks and Recreation submission for approval by the City Council.   If approved, the shelter will be purchased in February 2023.  The tentative project start time is Fall 2023.