Bryan city council purchases more equipment for Midtown Park's signature playground

This podcast contains comments from the January 13, 2026 Bryan city council meeting.The cost of the Bryan Midtown Park's signature playground increases by $361,596 dollars.That's after the city council at its January 13th meeting approved additions as presented by special projects director Frank Clark, which includes:Train Caboose Climber connected to original train engine12’X12’ Cool Topper above the main slide to help keep it cool and modified shade structures at several places increasing the square footage of shade from 11,201 to 12,031Added seven (7) tables, twelve (12) benches, seven (7) trash receptables, four (4) bike racks, and three (3) grills located at the pavilions, plus additional concrete slabs for the grills, benches, and trash receptablesFree standing equipment including three (3) 16" pod steppers, one (1) 10" Pod Stepper, and two (2) foot print balance beamsAdditional custom themed signsClick HERE to read and download background information from the January 13, 2026 Bryan city council meeting.While showing architect renderings that included one with a playground name, Clark emphasized that no decision has been made on the name of the more than $4.5 million dollar playground.Click HERE to see and download architect renderings of the additional Midtown Park signature playground equipment that was purchased at the January 13, 2026 Bryan city council meeting.The city's share of the cost is more than $2.5 million, while the rest comes from a $2 million dollar grant.Completion of the signature playground is scheduled for April of 2026.Yet to be considered, are restrooms.