A new tot lot — identified as a priority in the city of Menifee’s recently completed Parks Master Plan — will soon be installed at Lazy Creek Park.

The project will improve safety by upgrading the enclosed tot lot with state-of-the-art equipment and a rubberized surface underneath. It’s geared toward children who are 2 to 5 years old.

Features in the new tot lot include a slide, wiggle ladder, alphabet panel, bongo drum panel, a sand play station with sifters and seats and much more. The colorful play structure is built by Landscape Structures, a longstanding playground equipment provider.

Staff has completed demolition of the old footing and pad in preparation for the new equipment and surfacing. The new tot lot is expected to reopen at the end of May to debut the new equipment. Check for updates on the city’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofmenifeeus.

The city of Menifee Community Services Department, which uses the tot lot as part of its Tiny Tot program at the Lazy Creek Park Recreation Center, purchased the new equipment and rubberized surface. The Tiny Tot program, is for children aged 3 to 5 years old, and emphasizes youth development, recreation, fun and parent engagement. For more information or to register, please visit www.cityofmenifee.us/register call (951) 723-3880.