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Parks officials propose multi-field upgrades, engineering RFQ for East Alexander Park
Summary
Alexander County parks staff presented a plan to improve East Alexander Park — new restrooms/concessions, picnic shelters, playground relocation, lighting upgrades, additional soccer/baseball fields, paving and parking — and recommended an RFQ for an engineering design and cost estimate (estimated $50,000–$100,000).
Alexander County Parks and Recreation staff asked the Board of Commissioners May 5 to consider design and costing for substantial upgrades at East Alexander Park, including new restrooms and concession buildings, additional fields, improved lighting and expanded parking.
John Presnell, Parks and Recreation director, told commissioners the county currently has 92 teams across spring youth sports and about 1,100 participants in spring programming; he said soccer participation is growing and the county needs more usable soccer fields. Josh Mitchell, parks staff, described East…
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