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Parks and Recreation reports expanded youth sports, Fort Ringgold work and plans for city runs and events

2821582 · March 30, 2025
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Summary

Parks and Recreation told the commission it has high registration for spring leagues, installed low-cost field improvements and is aiming to reopen Fort Ringgold within a month; staff is planning a 5K/2K run and other community events.

Rio Grande City’s Parks and Recreation department reported heavy participation in spring sports leagues, incremental field upgrades and short-term opening plans for Fort Ringgold.

Parks Director (reported at the meeting) told commissioners the department fabricated and installed three soccer goals and two backstops in-house, saving the city thousands of dollars; the department said the same work would have cost $4,000–$5,000 for the goals and about $10,000 for backstops…

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