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Commission advances low‑cost Stellar Park dog‑park option and reprioritizes playground repairs amid budget squeeze
Summary
Staff recommended converting an underused field at Stellar Park into a dog park this summer and said playground replacement work will be scaled back to repairs because of current budget constraints.
Parks staff told the Parks and Events Commission on May 13 that a low‑cost dog park option at Stellar Park is their preferred near‑term solution for a dog park requested by many residents, particularly on the Ridge.
Staff said the Stellar Park site is an underused T‑ball sized baseball field that already has partial fencing and parking, making it a straightforward conversion with minimal additional fencing, double‑gated entrances and signage. Staff noted the site’s proximity to the Salmon Creek Trail and an adjacent playground and restroom, which supports multiuse visits (dog walkers and children). Staff recommended a…
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