Primrose Park phases 2–3: groundbreaking held; commissioners debate amphitheater size and parking

Commissioners received detailed updates Feb. 14 on Primrose Park Phase 2 and conceptual plans for Phase 3, including a recent groundbreaking, construction closure, field design and a continuing discussion about an amphitheater’s size and purpose.

Tiffany (parks staff) said the park is officially closed during construction following a recent groundbreaking, and that the contractor has not been able to begin heavy work because recent rain has delayed start. "We did put some stuff out on social media for that. That was the day of the groundbreaking," she said, and encouraged commissioners to share those posts.

On timing, Tiffany said staff “would anticipate winter of this year” for completion of the construction work but noted that grass establishment timing could push public use later; commissioners and staff estimated practical use of the fields “more like…