New Playground Equipment Coming to Rockville's David Scull Park

The City of Rockville’s will receive $154,000 for new playground equipment through Maryland’s Program Open Space, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

The equipment was one of 11 recreational projects approved Wednesday by the state Board of Public Works. The board, which comprises the governor, the comptroller and the treasurer, approves state spending on major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurement.

“It is essential that our families have safe, accessible outdoor spaces to enjoy,” said Lt. Governor Brown (D), who sat in for Gov. Martin O’Malley at Wednesday’s meeting. “Children that spend time outside gain an appreciation for their natural world and are more likely to make sustainable decisions for the betterment of our great state.”

The park’s 20-year-old playground will be replaced with equipment designed for children ages 2 to 12 that meets the American Standards for Testing Material and the Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. A poured-in-place rubber safety surface will improve access to the playground. The surface, which complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act, is of a pervious material that reduces soil compaction and allows stormwater to soak into the ground. It will replace the wood chips that currently cover the playground.

The funding is through DNR’s Community Parks and Playground Program. 

The board also approved $83,000 through the program for the Town of Kensington to build a 60-foot by 120-foot tennis court at . 

“The court will feature energy-efficient lighting that emits minimal light pollution, and an all-weather surface that prevents standing water and requires little upkeep,” the board said.

Click here to read more about Program Open Space and other recreational projects approved by the board.