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Parks staff outlines splash pad, amphitheater and playground repairs; warns some equipment may need removal

5811158 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

City Parks and Recreation staff presented a capital-project prioritization that includes a splash pad at the Civic Center, an amphitheater planned for 2027, a parks rebrand, parking expansion at Deer Meadow ahead of a dog park, and immediate playground repairs after an inspector flagged safety issues.

A Parks and Recreation staff member told the city council that the department plans to pursue a splash pad at the Civic Center, an amphitheater slated for 2027 and a sequence of playground repairs — and said some play equipment may need to be removed for safety.

The splash pad at the Civic Center is the department’s top budget priority for the next year, the staff member said, and the department is expecting a concept design from a company called Vortex to share with council at an upcoming retreat. The amphitheater is listed as a larger project likely scheduled for 2027. The staff member said the department will also pursue a parks rebrand (a distinct Parks & Recreation logo and a dedicated Facebook page) and will…

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