Retag committee approves wooden hitching posts at two park locations

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves Retag committee voted to install wooden hitching posts at two park locations and to designate placement at park entrances, backing a proposal aimed at improving access for horse riders.

Committee members debated material and placement before the vote. Craig Lauer, who presented the proposal and site options, said the posts could be placed near trail entrances and that SolarSport had given permission for a post in the middle of one park; he also said a water trough was expected to be added where feasible. Members discussed whether to install pressure-treated wood posts or metal pipe; proponents favored wood for appearance and recommended heavy posts (roughly 6 inches in diameter) to secure reins.

A motion to approve wooden posts and the designated locations was moved and seconded during the meeting; the chair declared the motion passed, 3-0. The committee asked staff to identify specific placement points and to return with exact locations and installation details at a future meeting. The committee also agreed members or staff would mark preferred spots, and that the town would avoid reprinting or replacing recently-made signs unless a wholesale change was required.

The decision covers initial installations at the parking-area park near the 22nd Road North site and one location at South Sea Road; members said additional posts may be added at other trail access points over time. The committee recorded the vote as 3-0 in favor and listed the action as approved. The next Retag committee meeting is set for Dec. 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall, when staff and members said they will provide follow-up details on exact post locations and material pricing.