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City staff reports playground, court and event updates; WSDOT I‑90 work to cause major traffic impacts

5810737 · September 9, 2025
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City recreation staff on Sept. 4 told the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission that Roanoke Playground is open, Luther Burbank Courts are seeing heavy use, summer camps exceeded revenue projections and WSDOT I‑90 construction will cause significant traffic impacts starting Sept. 18.

City recreation staff on Sept. 4 briefed the Parks and Recreation Commission on a range of summer program outcomes, facility renovations and near-term disruptions, and outlined upcoming policy conversations.

Ryan Daley, recreation manager and staff liaison, told commissioners that the Roanoke Playground renovation — funded by the 2022 parks levy — is "ready for play" and that finishing touches, including an ADA spot, would be completed through the fall. He said the Luther Burbank Courts renovation is complete and seeing heavy use; staff will return later this fall with policy…

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