Coal Miner Park is a .8-acre neighborhood park located at 480 Cheesman Street, just a short distance from Downtown Erie. The park provides a convenient place for families and neighbors to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors.

The existing playground is approximately 25 years old and has reached the end of is in need of an update. While we have some pretty cool ideas, we've found that our community members (most notably the younger aged variety) ultimately are the experts in playgrounds. So we'd love to hear from them on what color, spinner or swing, and play hill options they'd like to see.

Note: This project is strictly a playground replacement, we do not have the funds or infrastructure at this site to add things like a splash pad or bike park. The images below are the items we need help choosing between. However, we need you to act FAST so that we can get this playground replaced before the end of the year!

Deadline to provide input is noon on Monday, Sept. 21.

Agility Grid Cllimber: Kids can navigate over or under the grid-patterned net of Agility Trail, developing their coordination, strength, and creativity as they climb. The base of the hill is angled and located at transfer-level height so kids of all ability levels can easily mount/dismount the climber. Climbing ropes are also located beneath the hill, providing ground level climbing and social opportunities.

Alpine Trail Climber: Featuring climbing rope, rotomolded tri-mounds, and handholds, the many paths of Alpine Trail challenge strength and coordination as kids strive to reach the top of this hill. The base of the hill is located at transfer-level height, and is angled so all users can easily mount/dismount the climber. Climbing ropes are also located beneath the hill, allowing kids to climb and socialize at the ground level.

Rail Trail Climber: Three steel rails create a daring opportunity for adventurers on Rail Trail, as kids can trek up or back down the hills using them for support. The base of the hill features angled design at transfer-level height, allowing kids of all ability levels to easily mount/dismount the equipment. Climbing ropes are also located beneath the hill to provide ground-level climbing and social play.

Spinnner: SpinScape™ offers visitors of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience daring motion play together! SpinScape is located at transfer-level height, ensuring that those with mobility devices can get on/off the equipment with ease. The steel handrails may also be used to help push the equipment and get it spinning. For adventurers who want to climb while spinning, rotomolded Tri-Mounds are located across the surface.

By spinning and climbing, kids are able to develop their sense of balance and coordination, as well as their self-awareness and body control. Given its size, SpinScape also provides a social, multigenerational play opportunity that builds deeper, more authentic connections in your community. User Capacity: 34

Swing: The replacement playground will include a combination of swing types to provide options for different ages, abilities and play preferences:

• 2 traditional belt swings — Standard swings designed for independent swinging.
• 1 toddler swings with bucket seat — Supportive seats with a higher back and leg openings for younger children.
• 1 inclusive/accessible swing — A larger seat designed to provide additional support and accommodate children with a range of abilities.