MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Jorgensen Facilities has completed construction of a new children’s playground at the Southbound Martin County rest area along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Delivered under a supplemental agreement, the project transforms a routine highway stop into a family-friendly destination for the millions of travelers who use the I-95 corridor each year.
Completed in June 2026, the playground features a pirate-themed play structure with slides and climbing elements, shade canopies engineered for the Florida sun, poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing, concrete walkways, and secure perimeter fencing. Jorgensen Facilities served as project manager, coordinating the specialty contractors who performed the work and advising on equipment placement to meet current playground safety requirements — completing the build in a matter of weeks.
“This project reflects our commitment to delivering safe, durable, and welcoming public amenities,” said [Name, Title, Roy Jorgensen Associates]. “We’re proud to give Treasure Coast travelers a reason to stop, stretch, and let their kids play.”
The playground reached substantial completion on June 22, 2026, and awaits final inspection and sign-off from the Florida Department of Transportation ahead of its public opening.
Southbound Martin County Rest Area Playground
THE CHALLENGE
Convert an underused rest-area parcel into a safe, durable, ADA-friendly playground that meets state standards and withstands heavy public use and the Florida climate — on an accelerated schedule.
THE SOLUTION
Jorgensen Facilities project-managed the build and coordinated the specialty contractors across the full scope: site grading and perimeter curbing, concrete walkways, assembly of a themed play structure with slides and climbing features, shade canopies, poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing, and secure perimeter fencing — advising on equipment placement to meet current playground safety requirements.
THE RESULTS
- Finished, inspection-ready amenity delivered in weeks
- Shaded, cushioned play area built for safety and low maintenance
- A new community landmark that elevates the traveler experience on the Treasure Coast
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
CLIENT: Florida Department of Transportation — Treasure Coast rest area
DELIVERY: Supplemental agreement
LOCATION: Martin County (Southbound), I-95, Florida
TIMELINE: Completed June 2026
STATUS: Substantially complete; awaiting FDOT sign-off for opening
PHASE 1 · SITE PREPARATION – Grading, Curbing & Site Prep
Interior soil graded and perimeter curbing formed, with caution tape and barrier barrels staging the work area.
PHASE 2 · PAD & ASSEMBLY – Pad Prepared & Structures Assembled
Playground pad graded and enclosed, then equipment frames and shade structures assembled on the prepared pad — June 2–12, 2026.
PHASE 3 · SHADE & STRUCTURES – Shade Canopies & Play Structures
Shade canopies installed over the assembled play structures with slides and climbing features — June 12–15, 2026.
PHASE 4 · SAFETY SURFACING – Play Features & Safety Surfacing
Poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing installed around the completed play structures — June 17, 2026.
PHASE 5 · COMPLETION – Finishing & Project Complete
Perimeter fencing and final details completed — play structures, shade canopies, and safety surfacing in place, awaiting FDOT sign-off. June 22, 2026.
