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A committee member reported starting a petition that gathered 300 signatures and said fundraising could begin on a smaller modular element to show demand. \"I did start a petition and it got 300 signatures,\" an unnamed PRAC member said; committee members used that support as a basis for exploring staged approaches.

The group discussed options that range from a modest, sponsor‑funded feature worth a few thousand dollars to a large, permanent concrete skate park that could cost several hundred thousand dollars. Committee members agreed to invite leaders of a previous playground fundraising effort (the Perrysburg Playground Project, represented by Lisa Richard) and other municipalities that have recently raised funds to explain their processes and timelines. Rick (Recreation Advisory Committee member) said inviting those volunteers would help the committee \"not reinvent the wheel\" and provide concrete next steps for organizing donors, a nonprofit vehicle and a timeline.

Committee members floated several implementation strategies: a recurring summer \"pop‑up\" skate event using temporary ramps at an existing park or municipal basketball court; partnering with the local skate shop and businesses to donate small features or materials; and conducting a formal survey or open house to collect resident input. Several members recommended staging initial demonstrations at 3 Meadows because of open space and nearby parking; others noted the advantages of using municipal Park facilities for visibility. The committee discussed maintaining a long‑range plan that would phase fundraising and construction over two to three years.

The committee set follow‑up items: invite Playground Project leaders and other fundraising contacts to the next meeting, assemble a question list for those guests, and task volunteers with drafting a short pop‑up plan and preliminary site options for the committee to review.

Ending: Committee members emphasized that a permanent skate park is a multiyear effort and agreed the next meeting will include outside presenters to share lessons learned from prior local fundraising campaigns.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Perrysburg OH, Citizen's Park & Recreation Advisory Committee- Mar 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","PRAC members reviewed a community petition and drafted next steps for a skate‑park campaign that could start with a low‑cost, temporary \"pop‑up\" to demonstrate demand, then move to phased fundraising modeled on prior playground projects.","taxTitle","Perrysburg Board & Committees, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio","taxId",76620,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107592,"Perrysburg recreation committee reviews PABSC sponsorships, YMCA contract and Riverside prairie project",179,67000,246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772986-9958da16a9a2dbe41ca22966e6a99ae9&start=67&end=246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772986-9958da16a9a2dbe41ca22966e6a99ae9/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6107592/Ohio/Perrysburg-recreation-committee-reviews-PABSC-sponsorships-YMCA-contract-and-Riverside-prairie-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107592-bcc224d3ab10e9a663600c10c359657d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770782345&Signature=LChOQuXjL6fOQiUD8017l~QfJ8fjvhgF909VoRxKgbFIXM6yutBYpSNs~5jx3XmnijTQ6xWNxM0PNIloD5l36IqyiSqf0zRAHJFY7LUKaaUvc7EM254qfOU9JSAium8VaXI7LEq2Ti2~tRIw~HR~z8S70O66Q6S69BX6P6szgJK2uk6sGAU5z9GJ7Q9BYcZRDPxYB0afu3pyaji9MWPTA4rRSPIfkSHwtVsguVVo~dRcCQAueko5gd0LPL6FKu9jqgrugVlD5kV8qeyVMBR0s6N-N0Ok6EcT5xSWNa4B33y2Dg5aXcpeozISJa359kj4Ftoml8MejGkltJujUHpwgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perrysburg Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee on Tuesday heard updates on volunteer-led field repairs, the city’s swim contract with the YMCA and a three‑year native‑grass project at Riverside Park.

Committee members were told that Perrysburg Area Baseball/Softball Club (PABSC) plans to replace several old backstops and will pursue corporate or community sponsorships to pay for the work. \"They're going to be replacing some of the old backstops which were in desperate need of repair and replacement and they're going to go through sponsorship for those,\" Rick (Recreation Advisory Committee member) said during his report. He added the committee does not expect the replacements to cost the city directly because sponsors will purchase the materials or equipment.

The committee also discussed the city’s pool management arrangement with the YMCA. Rick noted the city is in the third year of a three‑year contract, meaning the agreement will come up for renewal or discussion next year. The meeting transcript recorded an unclear figure for current annual pool management costs described as \"262 thousand $5.73\"; committee members said the amount is roughly a quarter of a million dollars a year but did not provide a clarified dollar figure during the meeting.

Members asked whether consolidating recreation management under a dedicated recreation director might yield long‑term savings by organizing pools, programs and volunteer groups. \"I think that we could end up saving money in the long run by spending money,\" Rick said, adding that such a role is a recurring talking point but not an imminent change.

The committee approved a three‑year partnership with the Toledo Zoo’s Wild Toledo program to establish native prairie grasses at Riverside Park. Rick said the initial, first‑year cost for the planting and startup is \"a little better than $56,000,\" and the project should lower maintenance costs over time while improving habitat for pollinators. He cautioned the first year \"will not necessarily look pretty\" before the prairie establishes itself over subsequent seasons.

Committee members asked technical questions about plant species and specific locations on the Riverside slope; Rick said he had the planting plan sheet but could not name specific grasses during the meeting.

The committee's report also included a recap of routine seasonal preparations, outreach about spring program registration, and an upcoming spring cleanup date that staff expect to announce next week.

Ending: The committee did not adopt new policy during the report; the items were updates and project approvals that will return to staff or council as appropriate for contract or budget work.","At a Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting, members heard that local volunteers will seek sponsorships to replace aging backstops, the YMCA pool management contract is in its third year and a three‑year prairie grass project at Riverside Park will start with a roughly $56,000 first‑year cost under a Toledo Zoo partnership.","actionData","errors"]

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Perrysburg committee discusses skate‑park push: petition, pop‑up demo and fundraising steps

Perrysburg recreation committee reviews PABSC sponsorships, YMCA contract and Riverside prairie project