Park playground surfacing replacement
City of InwoodIowa- Detected
- Jul 13, 2026
- 106 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The council will discuss park surfacing options, comparing wood mulch at about $3,200 for 2–3 years versus rubber at about $7,000 for 10–20 years. This shows an active decision on material type and lifecycle cost but no purchase yet. Playground surfacing vendors can provide safety data, warranty details, and total-cost comparisons to influence the choice and secure the eventual order.
Cost figures suggest at least one quote has been reviewed, but specific suppliers are not named.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 13, 2026
- Agency
- City of Inwood
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