Fall 2006 - City of Coral Springs

Slide ‘n Glide playground
reconstruction nears completion
With the Slide ‘n Glide Playground’s 10 th anniversary
coming up, it was time for a change. The original playground
was built in 1997 with the help of 2,000 volunteers. Although
the playground had sentimental value to many residents, it
had succumbed to rot, vandalism and age. Children will soon
be able to enjoy the new and improved high-tech maze at
Betti Stradling Park, located at 10301 Wiles Road.
The new park layout is similar to the old park, but instead
of rustic wood beams, the new maze includes multiple decks
with fluorescent yellow guardrails and winding multi-colored
tunnels. The new playground uses metal and plastic instead
of wood. Summer downpours and Tropical Storm Ernesto
delayed construction of the $250,000 structure about two
months, but it should open by the end of October.
“The original concept came from the kids. The new
playground has a lot of decks and you can go from station
to station,” said Parks and Recreation Director Rick Engle. The
playground will also have a rubber play surface and arching
sunshades to protect kids from the hot sun. Additional shade
covers will be installed in the upcoming months.
The City and Broward County developed a park
partnership for the Slide ‘n Glide Playground. In August, the
County Commission approved Mayor Ben Graber’s proposal
for allocating $150,000 of his Commissioner’s Discretionary
Bond funds to the City for construction of the playground.
“We are very pleased to partner with the County to provide
our residents and visitors one of the best playgrounds in
the County,” said Engle. “It is a facility that will be enjoyed for
years.”
The City will provide new fence pickets bearing the names
of those who built the original playground, and residents
who purchase new personalized ones will also be displayed.
The pickets can be purchased by downloading a form at
coralsprings.org/parks. The cost is $60 for a personal picket
and $125 for a business picket. Proceeds will be used to cover
the cost of the sunshades.
recreation
Bring the kids out for a ‘spooky’ good time at Haunted Boardwalk
Bring your kids for a “spooky” good time this Halloween! The Annual Haunted Boardwalk will open to witches and
warlocks, ghosts and goblins alike on Friday, October 27 from 4:30 to 8PM at Cypress Park. The Halloween Haunted
Boardwalk is a safe, friendly, non-frightful event that is geared toward children in elementary school, from kindergarten
through fifth grade. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to dress in their Halloween finest and enjoy
the “haunted boardwalk,” slides and clowns. The boardwalk is located at 1300 Coral Springs
Drive, on the west side of the road. Admission is $5 per child, and $1 for adults. Refreshments
will be available for purchase.
The Student Advisory Council will also be collecting used Halloween costumes to donate to
children in need. Please bring used costumes to the gate. For more information, call the Parks
and Recreation Department at 954-345-2200. If you would like to volunteer at the Haunted
Boardwalk, please call 954-345-2204.
Save the date for the annual Holiday Parade December 14
Preparations have begun for the City of Coral Springs annual holiday parade. On Thursday, December 14 at 7PM, the 2006
“Fantastic” Holiday Parade will feature decorated floats, walking groups and other entries – all with a sports theme!
The parade route will proceed as usual along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. All groups, including local
schools, civic organizations, and businesses are welcome to participate.
Spectators should plan to make a night of it, as businesses along the parade route are encouraged to stay open the night of
the holiday parade to serve those watching the parade.
Much of the success of the City’s holiday parade is the result of generous corporate sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are
now available for the holiday parade at various levels. Visit the holiday parade website at coralsprings.org/holidayparade
to download parade entry, sponsorship and vendor forms. For more information on how to become part of this event, call
954-345-2112. Volunteers are also needed to serve as parade marshals along the route and to perform other duties on the night
of the parade. To find out about becoming a parade volunteer, call 954-346-4430.
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