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Parks department reports hiring, capital work and ranger response highlights from August meeting

5969824 · September 24, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported hiring activity for an assistant superintendent, capital work at Walker and High Dive parks, McNaughton seasonal scheduling and ranger incidents including a river rescue response and a new part-time ranger hire.

Department leaders updated the park board on staffing, capital projects and ranger activity at the Aug. 19 meeting, reporting active recruitments, planned park work and several ranger responses during July.

James, superintendent of city parks, said the department has opened interviews for an assistant superintendent and expects a hire in September. He summarized capital work underway, including near-complete restroom renovations at Walker Park and pathway resurfacing work at High Dive Park that was delayed by rain. "Walker Park…

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