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Parks board recommends naming site 'Daniels Family Playground' after $20,000 community gift; board reviews draft naming and fundraising policy

Big Rapids Parks & Recreation Board · January 8, 2026
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The Big Rapids Parks & Recreation board unanimously voted to recommend the city commission approve the Daniels Family Playground name after receiving a $20,000 donation. Members also reviewed a draft naming/fundraising policy and discussed balancing oversight with ease for volunteer fundraisers.

The Big Rapids Parks & Recreation board unanimously recommended that the city commission approve naming the planned playground the Daniels Family Playground after the community raised and delivered $20,000 for the project.

"The $20,000 for the Daniels family playground has been achieved and turned into the city," said Speaker 1, who requested the board send a formal recommendation to the commission that the funds be used for a plaque and a maintenance fund. Speaker 5 moved the recommendation and Speaker 2 seconded; the chair recorded unanimous…

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