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Osage Beach parks director outlines $256,500 capital list; board OKs outreach for new Peenic Park playground
Summary
Parks staff presented a draft FY2026 capital list including a flushing bathroom at the dog park, new utility vehicle, surveillance cameras and a $200,000 playground proposal for Peenic Park. The board voted to direct staff to do community outreach and solicit bids for a playground design and cost estimate.
Harry Gregory, parks operations manager for the City of Osage Beach, told the Board of Aldermen on Thursday that parks staff will seek bids and public input on several proposed capital items and requested permission to pursue a new playground at Peenic Park. "I do plan on putting the Peenic Park Pavilion on the, as my number 1," Gregory said, and later reported that "year to date, we've had 39,000 people use the dog park." Gregory said his list of likely capital requests totals about $256,500 but is subject to change as bids arrive.
The board’s action focused on one of Gregory’s items: replacing the 1997-age 5–12 playground at Peenic Park. Gregory said the city removed the old playground three years ago because the manufacturer was out of business and replacement parts were not available. He proposed…
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