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Harlingen parks director outlines upgrades: Huntington Fields conversion, pond renovation, pickleball and pool timelines
Summary
Parks and Recreation Director Danny Diaz reported work across Harlingen parks including converting a baseball field to soccer at Huntington Fields, pond and pier repairs at a neighborhood park, new pocket-park construction, pickleball courts nearing completion and anticipated pool and splash-pad openings.
Danny Diaz, the city’s parks and recreation director, presented a multi-site update on maintenance and upgrades to Harlingen parks and facilities, outlining recent work and near-term timelines.
"We have 29 employees," Diaz said in his presentation, describing the Parks and Maintenance staffing structure and the scope of work his team maintains. He told commissioners the department maintains 28 parks, 39 sports fields, 26 miles of multi-use trails and 20 city buildings.
Diaz said staff recently converted a baseball field at Huntington Fields for soccer use; the Red Crown soccer…
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