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Parks bond update: Dorton Park grand opening set for March 25; multiple park projects advance
Summary
City staff reported on Parks and Recreation bond projects, confirming Dorton Park's grand opening date and updates for Academy Gibson aquatic center, Caldwell Park, Grama Park bidding, skate park design, Bay Phillips soil issues and other upcoming work.
City parks staff told the Concord City Council that multiple 2020s-era parks bond projects are progressing, with the Dorton Park grand opening scheduled for March 25 and other projects moving through design or construction.
Why it matters: The bond program funds several high-profile parks and recreation projects across the city. Schedule and cost updates affect when facilities—playgrounds, athletic fields, an aquatic center, and trails—become available to residents.
What staff reported
- Dorton Park: Staff completed a punch list walk-through and confirmed a grand opening on March 25. Disc-golf signage has been ordered; playground equipment remains in transit…
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