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Parks staff report progress on capital projects, new greenway opening and FY26 budget enhancements

3205940 · May 2, 2025
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Summary

Staff provided timelines for multiple park construction projects, announced a new Cumberland River Greenway segment, and highlighted the mayor’s proposed FY26 budget enhancements for Metro Parks including $6.7 million in operating increases.

Capital projects and greenway staff reported construction milestones and new openings and the department noted proposed budget enhancements in the mayor’s FY26 recommendation.

Joe Stovall, capital projects lead, said construction awards and bidding are advancing: Centennial and Mariposa award processes were expected to be completed in May with construction beginning in June; Fort Negley would go to bid next; Lytle Bend Nature Park is in construction development and may open by July; Mill Ridge Phase 2 and Shelby Park riverbank…

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