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Parks staff report strong holiday turnout, announce Victoria Park splash pad start and Sheridan playground progress
Summary
Staff and commissioners praised a large holiday lighting celebration, announced planned construction for a Victoria Park splash pad funded by CDBG, and reported Sheridan Park playground plans at roughly 90% complete; staff also described a city tree-planting campaign and upcoming cleanup events.
Parks and recreation staff told the commission that this year’s holiday lighting celebration drew a strong turnout and broad community participation and provided updates on upcoming projects and tree-planting goals.
“200 drones into the air in beautiful holiday formations,” Recreation staff said while describing the event’s drone countdown and the lighting of a 30-foot tree; staff also said about 400 letters to Santa were collected and routed for handwritten replies. City staff credited community…
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