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Parks staff report progress on Unity Park, new equipment and pilot recreation programs
Summary
Parks staff reported progress on Unity Park field upgrades, an in-progress basketball court, delays on some plantings for heat protection, possible rescoping of an erosion-control project due to cost escalation, new automated maintenance equipment and pilot recreation programs including a floating inflatable course and youth fishing-safety backpacks.
Parks and Recreation staff gave a broad department update covering capital projects, new equipment and pilot programs.
Capital projects and maintenance
- Unity Park baseball: Staff said field fencing and infield improvements are complete and that league feedback has been positive. A new ball-field groomer reduced manual labor for infield maintenance.
- Basketball court: Framing and steel work were underway, with staff reporting an October target for completion; the court will include four hoops.
- Kids Castle restroom: A broken sewer line has been repaired and temporary portable restrooms were used during repairs.
- City Trail roundabout bed at 2499: Planting was delayed until fall because of high summer temperatures; irrigation repairs…
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