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City outlines phased renovation plan for Homer Leggett Park, prioritizes restrooms and dog-park upgrades
Summary
Parks staff proposed a phased renovation for Homer Leggett Park focused first on renovating restrooms, relocating the small dog park, adding shade and seating, and later installing fitness equipment and upgraded dog amenities; staff estimated a multi‑phase cost below $200,000 for full renovation options.
Parks staff presented a phased proposal to renovate Homer Leggett Park that would prioritize restroom upgrades, improved access and dog-park reconfiguration while preserving shaded areas and planning future fitness and amenity additions.
The presenter described a four-part approach—fix, build, preserve and connect—and recommended beginning with deferred maintenance and features that improve user comfort: renovated and secured restrooms, relocated small‑dog area behind the restrooms to a larger, drier field, consolidated entrances close to restrooms and concessions, and added seating and shade (shade sails and picnic benches). The presentation noted the park—s proximity to the Silver Comet Trail and said upgraded restrooms would serve trail users as well.
Staff cited drainage problems at the current small-dog area and proposed French drains, a concrete or gravel entrance pad, new dog fountains and improved fencing (much of the existing fence could be reused). The presenter said removing broken playground equipment, standardizing benches and trash cans, and removing a few poor-condition pieces would be part of an aesthetic refresh.
Optional later phases included installing static outdoor fitness stations near shaded areas and surfacing under equipment (pour-in-place rubber or grass), upgraded play amenities, and branding/standardized signage across park assets so maintenance is more consistent systemwide. Staff estimated the top priorities (restroom renovation, relocation of small-dog area, shade and seating, site drainage) as the first phase and suggested total renovation costs could be under $200,000 depending on surfacing and equipment choices; staff warned some cost-line specifics (French drains) were still uncertain.
Council members asked for direction about phasing and funding and staff said they would return with a recommended priority list and that some maintenance items could be completed in-house while larger phases would be brought back for budget or SPLOST consideration.
No final vote or committed funding was recorded in the transcript; staff asked for council direction on prioritization so work could proceed on phase 1 restrooms and site prep.
