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Durham presents concept plan for Durham Central Park as residents press to fund parks maintenance
Summary
Parks staff unveiled a concept plan for Durham Central Park and residents and advocacy groups urged the council to keep or expand park funding — including the half‑penny parks fund and targeted repairs for tennis courts and drainage.
Durham Parks and Recreation staff presented a concept plan for Durham Central Park that staff said is built from community workshops and an existing parks master plan. The presentation outlined circulation changes, a “festival street” that could be temporarily closed for events, expanded green lawns and improvements to park entries and connections.
Presenters said the concept combines community feedback from multiple open houses and focus groups and aims to make the park more accessible, create programmed plazas for markets and events, add play areas and improve connections between currently isolated parcels. Staff described the festival street as a temporary closure for events rather than a…
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