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Commission approves Civic Center Park expansion, adds parking and pickleball courts at Munson Road site
Summary
The city presented a two‑phase plan to expand the active footprint of Civic Center Park at 8604 Munson Road. The commission approved the project with five conditions; phase 1 will add about 52 parking spaces and new courts, while phase 2 includes permeable paver areas and trail work.
Mentor city staff described a two‑phase plan Feb. 6 to expand recreational facilities and parking at Civic Center Park, 8604 Munson Road, and the planning commission approved the proposal with five staff conditions.
Ken Kaminski, director of parks and recreation for the City of Mentor, said phase 1 includes the addition of roughly 52 parking spaces to address peak demand from events at the amphitheater, ice arena and pool, as well as space for added pickleball and basketball courts. He said phase 2 focuses on improvements to paths through wooded areas and a permeable‑paver area that could be used for future parking if demand increases.
Kaminski emphasized moving basketball courts away from a handicap‑accessible playground and expanding seven pickleball courts to meet demand. He said permeable pavers are being considered so any future parking "would look like grass" and not be fully asphalted.
Commissioners asked staff to preserve as much existing tree canopy as possible during construction and suggested adding a second pool entrance from the new parking area. Kaminski said staff will work with engineers to minimize tree removal and will consider pathways and access improvements.
A motion to approve the site alteration and parking expansion "with the five conditions" passed on roll call with unanimous yes votes. Staff will produce final engineering drawings and address the five conditions before construction.
