Franklin City’s park board received project updates showing progress across several sites. Speaker 2 reported Payne Park playground is about 98% complete; remaining work includes installing an accessible “expression” swing and adding an accessible ramp in the mulch border to allow wheelchair access.

Speaker 2 said Kingsbridge Park’s playground is open and was being used; he told the board the developer agreed to install a double gate at the dog park so city mowers can access the area. He noted the property will formally transfer to the city in spring after final paving of a surrounding trail.

On Scott Park, Speaker 2 said a professional services agreement with CrossChart Engineers was approved at a recent Board of Works meeting and funding was approved by the redevelopment commission, meaning the Scott Park project is officially underway. He listed planned components including pickleball courts, basketball courts, ball fields, soccer fields, splash pads, playgrounds and more than 800 parking spaces.

Board members expressed excitement about the projects and asked staff to keep the board informed about installation timelines and accessibility items. The board approved routine consent votes tied to some project items earlier in the meeting.