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Oak Grove Park Board prioritizes farmer’s market planning, approves shade-structure funding and continues dog-park study
Summary
The Oak Grove Park Board on Oct. 28 directed staff to seek architectural plans for a downtown farmer’s market, approved budgeting for small playground shade structures at two parks, and continued discussion of possible dog-park locations and phased implementation.
The Oak Grove Park Board voted Oct. 28 to pursue architectural and engineering plans for a proposed farmer’s market and approved budgeting for two small playground shade structures while continuing a site-selection discussion for a future dog park.
Park staff told the board that vendor quotes for metal shelter houses—excluding concrete, picnic tables and utilities—ranged from about $159,000 to $203,000 depending on size. Staff recommended hiring an architect or engineer to complete a site plan addressing traffic flow, parking, restrooms, power, and ADA access before committing to a large shelter or multiuse features such as winter skating.
“It's ultimately what the city decides,” park staff said when outlining options and costs and recommended a phased, design-first approach. The board approved a motion to solicit architectural plans for the farmer’s market by voice vote.
On playground shade, staff reported installed-cost estimates of about $21,000 for a 16-by-16-foot structure and roughly $32,000 for a 20-by-36-foot structure; placement would typically be over benches rather than directly over play equipment to meet safety clearances. The board voted to proceed with two smaller shade structures (two 16-by-16 installations at two parks).
Board members discussed a proposed dog park as a phased project: starting with a simple fenced area with a double-gate entry and later adding amenities, dividing space for small dogs, or adding water and benches. Possible sites mentioned included Lower Frick Park and areas near Ben Oak; members flagged trade-offs with parking and existing event uses (such as tractor pulls) and recommended further public and board input before selecting a final site.
Board members emphasized budgeting trade-offs and recommended advancing the farmer’s market planning before committing major park expenditures that could total into six figures. Staff estimated that, depending on scope, shade structures and basic site improvements together could approach a mid-five-figure to low six-figure total; more complex farmer’s market plans would require additional design funds.
