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Parks staff outline maintenance backlog, trail funding limits and park-improvement plans
Summary
Parks staff reported aging playground structures, trail maintenance shortfalls, drainage issues at the dog park, and a proposed master-plan-driven capital program; staff also described limited funds for resurfacing and a proposed chipper-truck purchase.
Parks and facilities staff told the Kalispell City Council that playground equipment, trails and park infrastructure are aging and that funding available in the coming fiscal year is limited for full rehabilitation.
Staff said many playground structures are near the 25-year expected life and that several pieces are failing; images and close-up photos were discussed during the meeting. One staff member described a structure as reaching the end of its life and said replacement costs can be high. The…
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