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Parks staff plan Fitzgerald Nature Center demolition and push to finalize Fitzgerald Park strategic plan

2171837 · January 1, 2025
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Parks staff reported hazardous-material sampling for the condemned Fitzgerald Nature Center, plans to bid its demolition, renovations at Lincoln Brick Interpreter Center, and progress on a strategic plan for Fitzgerald Park. Commissioners said county intends a long-term lease before investing in major work.

Parks staff told the Board of Commissioners they are moving toward demolition of the condemned Fitzgerald Nature Center, continuing improvements at Lincoln Brick and Crandall parks, and finalizing a strategic plan for Fitzgerald Park.

Alex (parks staff) said the department completed hazardous-material sampling at the nature center and is waiting on lab results before seeking demolition bids. He said staff are exploring options to remove the building that avoid overstressing a nearby pedestrian bridge, such as using equipment that can reach the site without crossing the bridge, or moving the structure piece by piece.

Alex said the department expects to…

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