Playground Committee
Let's get to work!
The CP playground is the heart of our school community.
The CP PTO is currently raising funds to update aging equipment, add more climbing and sensory play options, and make popular items, such as the gaga pit and tire swings, more accessible on soggy days. But all of these improvements cost money!
If you love the CP playground like we do, please consider placing a bid in our online auction or offering a donation via Venmo (@cppto) or Zelle (treasurer@cppto.org). All donations should include the note "playground".
This October 2023 presentation, laid out below in more detail, explains how the PTO identified these priorities, estimated costs for items on our "wishlist," and what the next steps may be.
CP Playground Improvements
The PTO committee formed in spring 2022 to identify playground issues, needs, and possible future improvements. In 2022-23, PPS requested playground priorities from all elementary schools as it planned district-wide improvements.
Issues and needs
Drainage & grading
Accessibility
Aging equipment for PreK-2
(wooden structure & swings)Lack of climbing equipment in
PreK-2 areaNo sensory play
Limited blacktop for play on
muddy daysAging picnic tables
Improvements
Partial replacement of fencing
Accessible entrance on
Witherspoon St.Buddy benches
Outdoor water fountain
Possible Future Improvements*
Improved drainage system &
regrading (PPS)New black top (PPS) w/painted
games ($1,000)Gaga pit platform (PPS) & rubber mat ($1,600)
Mats under tire swings ($1,800)
New PreK-2 swings ($9,000)
New picnic tables ($9,000)
Musical instruments ($11,000)
Naturalistic climbing equipment for PreK-2 area ($80,000)
*Does not include shipping and installation
2023-24 Next Steps
Possible Future Improvements*
What can PPS fund and timeline?
New Playground Committee to review priorities, create plan and timeline for PTO-funded improvements. Sign up on Konstella!
Capital campaign to meet remaining needs.