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Lang Park and major parks projects move ahead: skate park, BMX track, dog park and inclusive playground proposed
Summary
Council heard progress reports on Lang Park (multi-million-dollar project funded with ARPA and county support) and other park upgrades, including an inclusive playground grant application and the petting farm expansion. Staff said construction at Lang Park is underway and that the park may not fully open until late 2025.
Parks and recreation staff updated council on a large Lang Park renovation and a set of related parks projects, and described timing and staffing to operate the expanded amenities.
Lang Park scope and funding: Guido (parks director) said Lang Park will include a skate park, BMX pump track, dog park, expanded docks, a larger playscape and walking and mountain-bike trails. Total investment cited by staff was roughly $4,600,000, funded through ARPA and Wayne County partnership dollars. Contractors for skate features, BMX, docks and dog-park elements have been selected or pre-bid and work was scheduled to begin in the next few weeks; staff said substantial components…
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