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Richland parks reopenings, outreach pilot and openings scheduled; staff report progress
Summary
Director Waite reported reopenings at Columbia Park West and White Park, a partner outreach pilot that connected 13 unhoused individuals to services, a May 16 grand opening for Sturgeon Cove Playground, and other operational updates including hiring a new park supervisor.
Richland Parks and Recreation staff reported progress on park reopenings, an outreach pilot for unhoused individuals and several upcoming events and openings at the Commission’s April 10 meeting.
Director Chris Waite said Columbia Park West and White Park have reopened and staff have not seen a recurrence of the incidents that previously prompted closures. As part of the reopening, staff started a pilot outreach program in coordination with Benton County Human Services and other community partners; Waite said the teams made contact with 13 unhoused individuals in the first two weeks and…
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