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Planner outlines parks work: tennis courts, trailhead moved, cemetery fence near completion, Hazelwood boardwalk delayed to 2026
Summary
Planner Brandon Hutchins updated the commission on Q3 completions and Q4 plans including court resurfacing, the Terrace Trailhead relocation, near-complete cemetery fencing, and a schedule shift that pushes Hazelwood Boardwalk construction into the 2026 dry season.
Planner Brandon Hutchins presented a quarter-by-quarter overview of parks and infrastructure work completed in Q3 and planned for Q4 and 2026.
Hutchins said crews completed a green-on-green resurfacing and striping of the Lake Boren tennis courts with permanent pickleball striping, and that the Terrace Trailhead entrance was moved slightly south after geotechnical advice. On cemetery fencing he reported, “The cemetery fence is coming to completion here. We're at about 90% completion. The remaining panels, there's a few, I think about 5 missing panels right now, that were damaged in shipping... They should be here tomorrow.”
Hutchins told the commission that the Hazelwood Boardwalk design is finished and the project is being prepared for bid, but construction was pushed to the 2026 dry season: “Construction is scheduled now for 2026 dry season.” He said crews have installed bracing and stabilization to bridge the gap until full replacement can occur.
For Q4 and into next year, Hutchins summarized planned outreach and design work: Donegal Park enhancements with community outreach tied to an Arbor Day “Trick or Tree” event; a revived effort to implement the long‑dormant master plan for the park on 90th/5th with county coordination; Lake Boren plan work including design for a turnaround and a small addition of parking spaces on the lake’s north end; and an updated walk-shed map to guide future park and trail placements.
On the Lake Boren turnaround a commissioner asked whether the project is “literally just a turnaround” or includes parking; Hutchins replied, “So there will be I think it's 6 more parking spaces. So a little a handful... more parking on the North end, a turnaround, there's gonna have to be a wall, some improvements.” Hutchins also reported coordination with the newly formed Newcastle Historical Society on Byma House updates and a coming historical park.
No formal action was taken at this presentation; Hutchins invited commissioners to provide input during the outreach processes.
