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Parks and recreation update: Riverwalk bridge awaiting bolts, community center procurement moves forward

2830748 · March 24, 2025
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Board liaisons reported progress on the Riverwalk bridge and landscaping, community center procurement, and Hess Hathaway Park projects, and asked for volunteer help for planting and watering.

Board liaisons and staff gave detailed updates on multiple parks, trails and facilities projects during the meeting.

Drayton Plains Nature Center: Caretaker Josh reported storm damage to several trees that has been cleaned up, and recent ARPA‑funded work including a new bathroom at the caretaker house and new entry doors at the main building. Seasonal and year‑round positions remain open; seasonal pay starts at $16 per hour for camp staff. Controlled burns are scheduled ahead of April 15, officials said.

Riverwalk project: The board was told the bridge structure is completed and awaiting delivery of galvanized bolts before the bridge abutments can be poured. The concrete abutment must cure for about a week after pouring; the bridge…

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