Verde Design is working with the City of Mountain View and the Magical Bridge Foundation to the design and develop construction documents for the Magical Bridge playground at Rengstorff Park.
The Magical Bridge playground will be all-inclusive, designed to meet the varied needs of people of all ages and abilities. This includes those challenged with all levels of cognitive, physical, and mental abilities and disabilities. The entire playground and surrounding open areas will be accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
These playgrounds are a wonderful addition to the local community and act as destination playgrounds that offer a unique play and social experience. The Mountain View playground setting includes an existing play area, shade structure, and many existing trees within a large swath of open space. The design for the new playground includes colored concrete paved pathways curving and winding through the playground entry/donor wall, over Ava’s Bridge, and to the entrances of a fun and accessible swing zone, spin zone, tot lot, nature play area, and up a sloped walk to an exciting synthetic turf slide and climbing mound. An elevated sway bridge and bridge walk leads to a whimsical two-story playhouse that includes a stage area and terrace seating below. Integrated into these play areas are large shade trees, planted areas, and a bio planter area. New shade trees and colorful landscaping will be integrated into the spacious open spaces.
