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Parks board approves Deerfield Park concept, recommends plan and priorities to City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · December 20, 2024
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Summary

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended the final conceptual design for Deerfield Park to City Council on May 15, endorsing a base project estimate in the low-$21 million range and identifying key add-alternates and a modest amendment to move a multipurpose field off the bridge exit.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously May 15 to recommend the final conceptual design for Deerfield Park to City Council, endorsing a base project estimate in the low-$21 million range and identifying several add-alternates that could raise the total close to $25 million.

Staff presenter Tom summarized the concept as a four-diamond complex with two rectangular fields, a centrally located playground, restrooms and concessions, storage buildings, a new second entry/exit to relieve congestion, an inclusive playground, an eight-court pickleball area and a splash pad. He told the board the updated design increases on-site parking to about 301 spaces from an…

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