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Council approves Park Board design recommendations for City Hall Park; bids to include park add‑alternates

3802208 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

The council accepted Parks and Recreation Board recommendations for City Hall Park design and directed staff to proceed to bid documents. The core project is within an existing $5.3 million allocation; park features such as a restroom, playground, pavilion and dog park were identified as add–alternates that could push total costs higher.

Manvel City Council on May 5 approved design recommendations for City Hall Park and directed staff to proceed with final design and bidding, including a set of park elements submitted as add‑alternates.

PGAL, the city’s design consultant, presented a master plan that includes a pavilion, gazebo, multi‑age inclusive playground, restroom building with event storage, a dog park, and vendor‑ready plaza areas intended to support markets and special events. Council and the Parks and Recreation Board emphasized accessible, low‑maintenance materials and a railroad/depot motif for some…

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