A new playground structure is coming to Gil Lynn Park in Dayton.
The city of Dayton, the Dayton Park Board and the Dayton Independent School District debut the new designs. The new equipment includes a larger swing set, climbing dome, spinner, a small play structure for toddler-aged children and a tri-level tower play structure for older children.
The playground will be located at the northeast corner of Gil Lynn Park and will accommodate a smaller, more condensed area than the existing equipment, which is spread amongst four different zones.
The existing structures will be completely removed and replaced with all new equipment.
The surfacing beneath the structures will be mulched during an interim period while the city applies for grant funding for a more accessible pour-in-place rubber surfacing.
The current timeline estimate for installation of the new playground will be late September through mid-October 2025.