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Franklin parks unveil Bicentennial site work, Liberty Park upgrades and master plans for Roper’s Knob and Creekside
Summary
Parks Director Lisa Clayton updated the Budget & Finance Committee on ongoing and proposed projects including Bicentennial site completion, Heritage Barn and main barn openings, Liberty Park playground resurfacing, Jim Warren Park LED field lighting, and conceptual master plans for Roper’s Knob and Creekside properties.
Parks Director Lisa Clayton and Assistant Director Paige Cruz briefed the Budget & Finance Committee on March 20 on capital work, maintenance and program priorities for FY26.
Clayton said the city has continued an active park acquisition and activation strategy. Recent projects include Thompson Alley neighborhood park and improvements at Harlinsdale; Bicentennial park construction is underway with landscaping and a main barn scheduled to open this year. Clayton said the Heritage Ball will be held at Bicentennial this year and that completing public infrastructure there will also spur private investment in nearby parcels.
Clayton outlined conceptual planning for…
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