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Parks commission outlines 11 goals for 2025, highlights new community center involvement and pathway planning
Summary
The Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission presented its 2025 goals to City Council on March 25, highlighting involvement in the new community center, a pathways master-plan update, park improvements and community outreach.
The Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission presented its annual update to Meridian City Council on March 25, outlining 11 goals for 2025 that emphasize pathway expansion, community-center programming, park improvements and increased public engagement.
Commission leaders told council that the commission is participating in design and programming of the new Meridian Community Center at Settlers Park, supporting an expanded, connected pathway system across the city, and overseeing updates to the Meridian Pathways Master Plan — the first comprehensive update since 2012.
The commission identified specific pathway priorities including the five-mile pathway and the Golden Spike Bridge connection that would link McDermott Road to Glassford Road and pass under State Highway 16. Commissioners also noted continued input on park improvements such as Discovery Park, Tully Park playground communication boards, and expanded amenities at Lakeview Golf Course, where new irrigation, paved cart paths and clubhouse enhancements were among recent investments.
Commissioners reported operational items completed or underway: a new splash pad at Settlers Park with UV sanitation, refreshed tennis and pickleball lighting at Discovery Park, and the acquisition of nearly 40 acres for future regional parkland in the Northwest Meridian Fields District (partially purchased and partially donated). The department also described expanded outreach channels including an e-newsletter distribution list of more than 26,000 addresses.
Council members commended the commission’s work and flexibility; one council member cited a recent budget amendment that funded a community-requested amenity at Discovery Park as an example of the commission’s collaboration with staff and council.
The commission requested continued council support as project design and public engagement proceed for the community center and major pathway connections.
