Honeoye Central School District

This page is dedicated to news and updates for the new playground that will be built at Honeoye Central School District as part of the Capital District Improvement Project that was approved by district voters in 2024.

Needed Items for August Build

Below is a list of equipment and tools needed for the construction of the new playground at Honeoye Central School District. 

Construction is the week of August 11. If you can provide anything on the following list, please contact Jessica Lyon at jseeber615@gmail.com. 

 

Please note that these items are not donations and will be returned. 

 

Large equipment

• 1 Bobcat (with auger bits of 12, 16 and/or 18 inches; forks; bucket)
• 1 Crane (to set pre-fabricated roofs (3,000 pounds) in place; reach should be 80 to 100 feet)

Site Set-up

• 1 Dumpster or dump truck (preferably 30-40 cubic yards and will be needed all week)
• 2 Storage containers with shelves (at least 2-8 feet wide, 20 feet long, 8 feet high with lighting)
• TBD Tents (40x40 for pre-fab area and food service)
• 12 Pop-up tents (at least one should be 15x15)
• 6 Portable johns 
• 13 Tables (folding cafeteria style)
• 10 Trash cans (30 gallon)
• 4 Lights (High-wattage emergency lights, portable generator type)
• TBD Light strings (construction site lights)
• 25 pair Sawhorses 

Electrical

• 20 Extension cords (25-50 feet, #12 or #14 wire and all cords must have a ground wire with the ground prong properly connected)
• 3 Gang boxes (#10 or #12 wire with ground and 4 plug-ins on the end)
• 3 Electric lead cords (100 feet, #10 or #12 wire with ground and 4-6 plug-ins on the end)
• 3 Electric lead cords (50 feet, #10 or #12 wire with ground and 4-6 plug-ins on the end)
• 12 Electric splitters (two- and three-way)
• 1 Electrical panel 

Safety

• 80 safety glasses
• 200 earplugs
• 10 hardhats
• 2 fire extinguishers (rated for electrical fires ABC)
• 80 gloves (work gloves, large and small)
• 1 First Aid kit

Power Tools

• 10 Mitre Saws (10 inches)
• 5 Orbital jigsaws (heavy duty)
• 1 Portable bandsaw
• 2 Portable table saw (10-12 inch blade and must have all safety guards)
• 4 Circular saws (7-1/4 inch, hand-held and heavy duty)
• 6 Cordless circular saws
• 2 Sawzalls
• 4 Slide Compound Mitre Saws 
• 30 Cordless Drills (3/8-inch or 1/2-inch with batteries and chargers)
• 30 Cordless Hex Impact Drills (1/4-inch or 3/8-inch hex impact drills)
• 4 cordless Impact Wrench (1-4-inch or 3/8-inch)
• 2 Grinders, side (4 1/2-inch and 5-inch)
• 4 Routers (1/4-inch shank)
• 6 Laminate Routers (1/4-inch shank)
• 1 Router Table
• 5 Orbital Sanders 

Hand Tools

• 2 Hand Saws
• 1 Bolt Cutter
• 2 Chisels (1-inch)
• 5 Pipe Clamps
• 15 Quick Clamps (with openings larger than 7 inches)
• 2 Crowbars (large)
• 10 Hammers (16 or 22 ounches)
• 3 Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flat)
• 1 Sledgehammer (3-5 pounds)
• 2 Adjustable Crescent Wrenches
• 1 set Allen Wrenches
• 3 Open-end Wrenches (3 at 9/16-inch, 3 at 1/2-inch, 3 and 3/4 inch)
• 1 set Ratchet Wrenches (complete set including deep sockets)
• 2 Vise Grips

Measuring Tools

• 1 Contractor Laser Level with receiver and tripod
• 2 Tape Measure (100 feet)
• 35 Tape Measures (25-foot)
• 6 Magnetic Torpedo Levels
• 15 Levels (48-inches or longer; some 24-inch levels are acceptable)
• 1 Framing Square
• 2 Speed Squares (12 inches)
• 25 Speed Squares (6 inches)

Miscellaneous

• 1 Air Compressor with blow-out valve
• 1 Caulk gun
• 3 Chalk Lines
• 5 Tarps (20x30 or larger)
• 15 Utility rags
• 500 feet Rope (3/8-inch)
• 15 buckets (5 gallon)
• 80 Nail Aprons 
• 2 Brooms (1 push, 1 standard)
• 6 Scissors (to cut filter fabric)
• 6 Utility Knives
• TBD Paint Brushes (1/4-inch to 3 inches for water-based paints, stains)
• 500 Plastic Cups (16-24 ounces to hold screws)
• 150 Pencils (#2 or Carpenter + sharpener)
• 30 Markers (ultra-fine point Sharpies)

Lawn Tools

• 20 Wheel Barrows
• 20 Shovels (long-handled spades preferred)
• 20 Rakes (metal)
• 9 Post-hole diggers
• 4 Steeling Digger Bars (6 feet or longer)
• 2 Pick-axes

Ladders

• 2 Extension Ladders (24-feet minimum)
• 2 Stepladders (6-8 feet, OSHA rated, heavy duty)
• 4 Stepladders (10-12 feet, OSHA rated, heavy duty)

Updated Playground Design

As of January 5, 2026

As of December 12, 2025

Design Day

On Monday, November 10, Play By Design visited the district and, using input and feedback from students, unveiled an initial plan for the new playground. View the renderings below, keeping in mind that adjustments and changes can be made throughout the process.

 

Here are some photos from the meeings the Play By Design representative had with Honeoye students and the Monday meeting with the community. 

 

Playground Design to be Unveiled on November 10

Be sure to save this date: November 10.

 

Funded through our already-approved capital improvement plan, this project will create a bigger, more inclusive playground. And on Monday, November 10 at 6 pm, Play By Design will unveil the final playground design! The process begins before that as Play By Design staff works with Honeoye students to create and collect visions for the playground. During the day on November 10, Play By Design will study drawings, sketches and outlines submitted by Honeoye students and by the time we meet at 6 pm, Play By Design will have a rendering inspired by our students. 

Be sure to join us for the November 10 meeting to see the unveiling! 

The Build Process

At this time, we do not yet have enough volunteers to commit to a full community build, but we’re confident more people will want to join once Play by Design begins its work with us. 

The November 10 meeting marks the start of our community’s journey to bring an incredible new playground to life. Anyone interested in getting involved, whether on a planning committee or as part of the build itself, should plan to attend. If you’ve already signed up or simply want to learn more, this is the meeting to be at!

We can’t wait to see you on November 10 as we take this exciting next step!

Why a Community Build?

Bigger Playground: The finished playground’s value will be at least double its cost. Play by Design works within all budgets, and volunteer labor, donated materials and grant opportunities help maximize savings.

Community Pride: People of all ages come together to build it, celebrate at the opening and share a lasting sense of ownership and accomplishment.

Flexible Design: Each design reflects the community—incorporating local themes, natural play elements and accessible features for children of all abilities.

Quality Materials: Environmentally friendly, arsenic-free materials and a variety of safe surfacing options ensure durability and sustainability.