In August and September 2006, the City of San Carlos and the San Carlos-Belmont Mother’s Club hosted an online survey to gather input from San Carlos Parents and Community Members regarding community priorities and desired features for a playground. Over 500 responses were received.

• 83% of the respondents rated shade as “very important” or “critical”.
• 58% of respondents rated poured in place rubber surfacing as “very important” or “critical”

Respondents rated the following features as top priorities for the Tot Lot:

• Swings (66%)
• Slides (57%)
• Imaginative Play Area
• Sand Play
• Sand & Water Play

Respondents rated the following features as top priorities for the Older Kids Play Area:

• Swings (52%)
• Slides (46%)
• Climbing Wall (43%)
• Water Spray Park (40%)

Next Steps

The City has contracted with MIG for developing design plans for the playground areas. The design phase will continue to include community input.  We are planning for a community meeting to review draft designs during the week of March 12, 2007.

Thank you to all who responded to the questionnaire.