Sammamish residents soon will be able to enjoy a playground outside of the Sammamish Library next to the skate park.

The playground will replace a climbing wall that the city removed when it discovered mold and structural issues with the facility. Since then, the city has tried to figure out what to do with the unique space.City officials said the playground will be used for children aged 5-12 and as of now will include a slither slide, step-around, sky arch, oval arch, oval junction climber, leg-lift, twister and more.

Jessi Bon, Sammamish parks director, said they hope to have the space reactivated by summer. She also said that they hope to collaborate with city groups to do something creative and fun, like a mural, with the remaining concrete wall.

Kelly Montgomery: 425-391-0363; montgomery@issaquahreporter.com