Jackie Lang

A volcano, a mermaid castle and a pirate ship -- these are some of the features that San Marcos children will encounter at a new playground that's in the works. Bobcat Update's Jackie Lang tells us about the plans

It will be a big playground -- occupying more than 22-thousand square feet. Toddlers will have their own section, and there will be one for kids five-to-12 years old. Designers have safety and inclusiveness in mind. The playground will have rubber flooring and disability swings. The area will have a fence surrounding it.
City officials had a chance to check out the design at a meeting last week. They discussed adding more seats for adults and perhaps adding a small stage for music. The park will be unique to San Marcos.
SB- Bert Stratemann, Parks Operation Manager
Park designers want children to have a sense of adventure while at the playground. Aquarena Springs will serve as a theme. Hand-prints in the cemented trail around the playground will go untouched to preserve part of the original playground, which is located off C-M Allen Parkway.
SB- Deana Pinales, San Marcos Local   
SU: Construction is scheduled to begin in February and will take six-to-eight weeks depending on the weather. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jackie Lang.