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Parks board reviews progress on pavilion, wheelchair swing and approves bird sculpture for North End Park
Summary
The board heard updates that the North End pavilion is nearly finished, approved a bird-themed sculpture to be installed at North End Park at no cost to the city, and discussed plans for a wheelchair-accessible swing and riverwalk repairs.
The Big Rapids Parks & Recreation board received progress reports and approved a pair of park improvements, including a public-art installation at North End Park.
Speaker 1 told the board that the North End Park pavilion work is advanced beyond expectations: roofing, windows and doors are complete and the remaining work is siding and interior/electrical systems. Staff previously included parking and other site needs in the capital improvements program (CIP).
On public art, the board…
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