Olive Jones Park (Randall School)
| Address: | 1810 Regent St. |
| Hours: | 4:00am - 10:00pm |
| Park Type: | Mini |
| Acres: | 1.33 |
| Restroom: | No |
| Drinking Water: | No |
Park Details
In 2010 a dedicated group of parents and neighbors finished raising over $106,000 in just two years to refurbish Olive Jones Park, a Madison park adjacent to Randall Elementary School. The new and innovative play equipment perfectly serves the 3-5 graders at the school and neighborhood.Sadly, in June 2013 the playground and safety surface were destroyed due to fire. Insurance covered the cost to replace the equipment while Madison Parks worked with neighbors deciding on wood chip mulch for the safety surface. To help with the costs of getting Olive Jones Park back in use for the neighborhood kids, Madison Parks was awarded a "Let's Play Maintenance Grant" from KaBOOM! and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
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Basketball Court
Madison Parks ranks #1 in the nation for the number of basketball hoops per resident, come check out the hoops in your neighborhood! Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament RESERVE ONLINE
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Olive Jones Park (Randall School) - Basketball Court
Surface: Asphalt
Lighted: No
Number of Courts: 2 half
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Playground
With more than 175 playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. According to the Trust for Public Land, Madison ranks #1 in the nation for the number of playgrounds available. The traditional swings and slides are always an option, as are new play elements and fully accessible playgrounds.
PLAYGROUNDS FOR EVERYONE
Through the Madison Parks Foundation initiative, Madison Parks offers accessible playgrounds in Brittingham, Elver, Rennebohm and Warner parks. An accessible playground is anticipated in Reindahl Park in the near future.
PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENTS: HOW AND WHEN
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Madison Parks is responsible for maintaining more than 175 playgrounds and began a system-wide replacement initiative in 2013. With current staff and funding resources, replacements are scheduled to continue through 2033. Playgrounds are routinely inspected to assess the equipment's conditions and repair any safety concerns. Based on the age of the equipment and current conditions, each is given an audit score. The number of playgrounds replaced each year is based on budget allocations, staffing resources, and using the current playground audit score for prioritization.
REPLACEMENT PROCESS: NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT
At the start of the replacement process, notices are sent to the District Alder, neighborhood association representatives, and surrounding residential addresses. Information is also posted to the project website. Generally, two public meetings are held to review surfacing and equipment options and make final selections.
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Olive Jones Park (Randall School) - Playground
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