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Parks staff highlights pool attendance trends and multiple park projects
Summary
Parks staff reported pool attendance metrics and provided progress updates on multiple park projects, including dugout and field restorations, dog‑park openings and sand volleyball installations.
Parks staff presented activity reports and project updates during the meeting, reviewing seasonal trends and capital/maintenance work across city parks.
Kenwood pool staff said the facility had an average summer after a cold start; staff reported daily attendance ranging from roughly 500 on slow weekends to nearly 1,500 on the busiest days and stated the pool’s capacity is 1,750. Staff highlighted a decline in youth memberships (reported at 45) and encouraged promotion of an "all access pass" membership.
Field and facility work included grass restoration work on Field 3 at Bill Burke Park, debris removal along the north riverbank of Bill Burke, trim and fascia finishing for dugouts after 2024 remodels, and planned work at Matson Field. Parks staff described completion steps for Berkeley Family Recreational Area (BFRA) dugouts across multiple fields.
Project updates also covered near‑completion of sand volleyball pits at Gerry Ivy Park, substantial completion of the Parker Park dog park with minor items (benches, signage) remaining, and Barclay Park concrete work in place with shelter houses on a 12–16 week lead time. Ninth Street median landscaping is underway and a contractor has been awarded for concrete sidewalks and parking‑pad improvements in parks.
Staff reported strong golf course participation in August and youth programming such as First Tee serving about 400 youth during summer sessions. The board also received a brief orientation on board responsibilities, ethics and Kansas Open Meetings Act requirements.
