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Lacey presents parks annual report; staff cite 70% million capital backlog and rising use
Summary
Parks staff reported 2024 use and revenue figures, highlighted Parks and Recreation Month activities, and told council the city's park system faces an estimated $69–70 million in needed capital replacements as playground warranties expire and the system ages.
Lacey parks officials presented the department’s 2024 annual report and a Parks and Recreation Month update at the July 15 council meeting, citing heavy use, increased revenue and a large capital-replacement backlog. Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Jen Burbage said Lacey maintains 1,269 acres across 26 developed parks and 35 park properties and that most residents live within a 10-minute walk of a Lacey park. "In 2024, the regional athletic complex was booked 360 days out of the year," she said, noting the complex…
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