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Boca Raton outlines activation plan for Wildflower Park, underpass lighting and murals to be installed
Summary
City staff presented a plan to program Wildflower Park with fitness, vendor and volunteer-led activities, potential pavilion reservations, and infrastructure upgrades under the bridge including decorative fencing, color‑changing uplighting and murals; staff flagged limited parking as a constraint and plans a phased activation through 2026.
City staff presented a phased plan to activate Wildflower Park and install aesthetic and safety improvements under the Palmetto/Silver Palm bridge, saying the effort will focus on fitness, public art and neighborhood‑oriented programming while addressing limited parking and neighborhood impacts.
Greg Stevens, a city staff member, told the council staff had formed an in‑house programming committee to assess recreation services and prioritize activation of Wildflower Park, saying the vision will emphasize "fitness, art, and community experiences" and a mix of passive, vendor‑led, staff‑led and volunteer programs. Stevens said examples of passive programming include permanent public art already on the site (swings, a mural and asphalt art at the splash pad), plus optional pavilion reservations and park games.
Zach Beer, Public Works Engineering Director, described separate but related infrastructure work…
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