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College Place Public Schools Receives $185,550 For Playground For All Project At Davis Elementary (Photo) - 03/02/26

College Place Public Schools has been awarded $185,550 through the Washington State Healthy Kids–Healthy Schools Physical Education and Physical Activity Grant to improve the West Playground at Davis Elementary School. This board-priority project will remove barriers to play and increase access to safe physical activity for all students.

 

The project includes two main parts.

 

First, the district will upgrade the current K–1 playground. The existing rubber chips will be removed and replaced with ADA-compliant, wheelchair-friendly surfacing. Additional ADA-compliant playground equipment will be purchased and installed. This equipment will include play features that allow students of all abilities to play together during recess and supervised activity times.

 

The K–1 playground also receives direct sun and heat that reflects off the building. As part of this effort, the district will look to add shade to help keep students cooler and more comfortable while they play.

 

Second, the district will build a new preschool play area designed for children ages our youngest students. This space will include developmentally appropriate, ADA-compliant play equipment scaled for younger learners. The new area will have equipment for all students and wheel-chair and limited-mobility compliant safety surfacing.

 

These improvements support physical activity before school, during recess, after school programs, and extended learning time. The project aligns with the district’s local wellness policy and supports physical activity and best practices for elementary students.

 

College Place Public Schools will also invest district funds to match and support this award, making sure the full project can be completed. The playground upgrades are planned for summer 2026, with construction taking place while students are out of school.

 

Board President Eva Brown shared her appreciation for the award. “This project reflects our commitment to all students. Every child deserves a safe place to move, play, and build friendships. We are grateful to the Healthy Kids–Healthy Schools Grant for helping us create a playground where all children can be active together.”

 

More details about the timeline will be shared as the project moves forward.

Attached Media Files: daviselem1.jpg,

College Place Public Schools Receives $185,550 For Playground For All Project At Davis Elementary (Photo) - 03/02/26

College Place Public Schools has been awarded $185,550 through the Washington State Healthy Kids–Healthy Schools Physical Education and Physical Activity Grant to improve the West Playground at Davis Elementary School. This board-priority project will remove barriers to play and increase access to safe physical activity for all students.

 

The project includes two main parts.

 

First, the district will upgrade the current K–1 playground. The existing rubber chips will be removed and replaced with ADA-compliant, wheelchair-friendly surfacing. Additional ADA-compliant playground equipment will be purchased and installed. This equipment will include play features that allow students of all abilities to play together during recess and supervised activity times.

 

The K–1 playground also receives direct sun and heat that reflects off the building. As part of this effort, the district will look to add shade to help keep students cooler and more comfortable while they play.

 

Second, the district will build a new preschool play area designed for children ages our youngest students. This space will include developmentally appropriate, ADA-compliant play equipment scaled for younger learners. The new area will have equipment for all students and wheel-chair and limited-mobility compliant safety surfacing.

 

These improvements support physical activity before school, during recess, after school programs, and extended learning time. The project aligns with the district’s local wellness policy and supports physical activity and best practices for elementary students.

 

College Place Public Schools will also invest district funds to match and support this award, making sure the full project can be completed. The playground upgrades are planned for summer 2026, with construction taking place while students are out of school.

 

Board President Eva Brown shared her appreciation for the award. “This project reflects our commitment to all students. Every child deserves a safe place to move, play, and build friendships. We are grateful to the Healthy Kids–Healthy Schools Grant for helping us create a playground where all children can be active together.”

 

More details about the timeline will be shared as the project moves forward.

Attached Media Files: daviselem1.jpg,