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Commission reviews wild-spaces projects, debates skate-park study and parks operating deficit
Summary
Staff presented design and construction plans from the wild spaces and public places fund including a skate-park design study, Easton facility redesign and $2 million Champions Park enhancements; commissioners questioned the use of wild-spaces funds and raised concerns about park operating deficits.
City staff outlined several wild-spaces and parks projects proposed in the 2026 draft budget, including design work for a skate park, major redesign and construction at the Easton facility (tennis/pickleball courts, multipurpose fields, relocation of an RC park and maintenance shed), and continued payments on land the city purchased for facilities. Staff said the city authorized $2,000,000 for renovations and enhancements of Champions Park, with $800,000 already in the 2025 budget and the remaining $1.2 million budgeted for the next fiscal year. Staff also said parks maintenance runs about $1,000,000…
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