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Parks master‑plan work pushed to 2027; commissioners set RFP timeline and outreach priorities

Carbondale Parks and Recreation Commission · November 13, 2025
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Staff recommended postponing a 10‑year parks and recreation master plan until 2027 to allow staff bandwidth after the pool opens; commissioners reviewed an RFP schedule (RFP produced mid‑August, release in October, 9–12 month delivery) and emphasized inclusive outreach methods, including statistically valid surveys and school/youth engagement.

Town staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on Nov. 12 that, because pool operations will require staff time next year, the department proposes beginning a 10‑year master plan in 2027 with an RFP ready Jan. 1, 2027. The recommended schedule calls for producing the RFP by mid‑August, releasing it in October, allowing roughly 4–6 weeks for responses, and…

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