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West Palm Beach uses $30 million bond and community design to renovate parks and engage residents

5513925 · July 31, 2025
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Parks and Recreation leaders described a $30 million bond referendum to renovate existing parks, local hiring preferences for park projects, youth-focused STEM/STEAM programming, and community-driven playground design.

West Palm Beach Parks & Recreation leaders said a recently passed $30 million bond referendum will fund a large-scale renovation of the city’s park system and prioritize hiring local firms and subcontractors for construction work. Parks and Recreation Director Leah Rockwell said the department’s master plan emphasizes repairing existing parks rather than expanding the park footprint.

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