Parks department outlines Squire, Mercer and Dutch Village timelines as neighbors press for clarity on trees and parking

Parks staff updated the board on several capital and neighborhood projects and fielded questions from residents and board members about trees, parking and project timelines.

Squire Park: Staff said the Squire Park revitalization presentation reached city council on Sept. 16 but did not produce final direction. The city has one identified funding allotment of $1 million for the park, staff said; council members asked for additional information about amenity costs before choosing a preferred design. Staff told the board that full build-out options ranged in council discussion from roughly $500,000 to $2 million, and that councilors…