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ENTRY: The entry area features a reconfigured parking lot with additional spaces and an ADA drop off area, in addition to a brick entry plaza with a decorative arch feature. The existing picnic area beneath the sycamore grove has been reconfigured to serve as two separate spaces — an area for game tables and a smaller group picnic area. CENTRAL PLAYGROUND: The central play space takes advantage of the site's natural undulations and features a sloped play area with climbers and slides. An accessible play structure atop a grassy mound acknowledges the history of the Pleasanton community with agrarian themes of hops and the Meadowlark Dairy. Surrounding this structure is a shadow play shade shelter, swings, and spinners. 1 a,\ F Sketch of birdhouse play structure. SENSORY AREAS: A nature -themed sensory play area near the oak and redwood tree groves includes grassy mounds, boulders, wood climbers, and a tactile sand play area. Adjacent to this area is a gathering lawn and open mulch area featuring the horizontal pine tree. 30 PLEASANTON ALL -ABILITIES PLAYGROUND EVENT AREA: This concept features a large shelter with architecture reminiscent of the Century House. This area is envisioned as a large group picnic area or an event space for plays and other performances. Photo of the historic Century House, which inspired the architecture of the event area for this concept. ACTIVE ZONE: An inclusive challenge course provides a competitive space for both children and adults alike. This is adjacent to the bankshot basketball court with picnic tables and a flexible lawn area. Fitness equipment is located in nodes along the walking loop. As in Concept Alternative #1, the playground is ringed by a perimeter loop path that is 12' wide along the northeast side of the park for maintenance vehicles. This path connects to a new, ADA accessible restroom which will feature amenities for the special needs community.