Franklin Park Board selects Sinclair to supply Payne Park playground
May 16, 2025 | Franklin City, Johnson County, Indiana
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The Franklin City Park Board voted May 15 to select Sinclair as the vendor to supply and adapt new playground equipment for Payne Park, directing staff to narrow choices and return with a rendering for final approval.
Board members said the choice follows a review of eight design options and community input, including requests that the playground include swings and equipment adaptable for children with special needs. Parks staff said they will work with Sinclair to incorporate neighbor preferences and accessibility features before presenting a final plan at a future meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director (staff) said the board had reviewed eight playground options and that she had found additional equipment lines, including an “Adventus” line marketed as adaptable for children with special needs. She told the board she had asked the Sinclair representative for photos and prices and mentioned a new “spinner” device described as safer than older merry-go-round-style equipment.
A neighbor’s preference for swing sets was raised during the discussion; board members and staff said that would be an easy addition if it is sourced from the same manufacturer. The director said the board’s first step was to narrow vendor choices to the top three and then work out layout and land requirements with the selected company.
Chair (unnamed) moved to select Sinclair; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Staff said the board will receive a consolidated rendering and final proposal at the next meeting and may schedule a site visit to check the area and confirm the amount of land required for the chosen layout.
Payne Park is adjacent to residences, and board members emphasized accommodating both younger and older children and considering accessible equipment that can serve older or adult users too.
The board did not set a construction date at the meeting; staff will return with cost estimates, a rendering and any funding details for the board’s approval.
Board members said the choice follows a review of eight design options and community input, including requests that the playground include swings and equipment adaptable for children with special needs. Parks staff said they will work with Sinclair to incorporate neighbor preferences and accessibility features before presenting a final plan at a future meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director (staff) said the board had reviewed eight playground options and that she had found additional equipment lines, including an “Adventus” line marketed as adaptable for children with special needs. She told the board she had asked the Sinclair representative for photos and prices and mentioned a new “spinner” device described as safer than older merry-go-round-style equipment.
A neighbor’s preference for swing sets was raised during the discussion; board members and staff said that would be an easy addition if it is sourced from the same manufacturer. The director said the board’s first step was to narrow vendor choices to the top three and then work out layout and land requirements with the selected company.
Chair (unnamed) moved to select Sinclair; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Staff said the board will receive a consolidated rendering and final proposal at the next meeting and may schedule a site visit to check the area and confirm the amount of land required for the chosen layout.
Payne Park is adjacent to residences, and board members emphasized accommodating both younger and older children and considering accessible equipment that can serve older or adult users too.
The board did not set a construction date at the meeting; staff will return with cost estimates, a rendering and any funding details for the board’s approval.
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