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Council raises walking-path master plan, park improvements and potential pickleball courts amid low lake levels
Summary
Council members discussed developing a walking-path master plan, possible pickleball courts and adjusting park landscaping amid low water conditions at a nearby lake; staff will explore design and grant options.
Bryce Canyon City Council discussed initiating a walking-path master plan and potential park improvements including pickleball courts to reduce grass water use and better serve local recreation needs.
Council members noted low water levels in the nearby lake and said that park areas are struggling with irrigation and heavy use from youth sports. Members suggested converting portions of turf to low-water surfacing, considering phasing for improvements, and exploring grants from park and recreation funding sources. The council asked staff to engage the town’s parks contact (Cam) and to explore grant opportunities and conceptual layouts; they agreed to keep the item on future agendas for follow-up.
Council discussion included practical site considerations: using existing cleared areas to minimize demolition, incorporating small soccer or practice fields that would not require regulation dimensions, and potentially adding basic basketball or multipurpose court markings. Members discussed phasing so work could occur as funding becomes available and agreed the walking-path concept should be prioritized for grant applications.
