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Parks staff outline maintenance, staffing and capital updates; Carshot Field playground to get synthetic surface
Summary
Parks staff reported two maintenance hires pending, Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 20, synthetic turf for Carshot Field playground surfacing, construction progress at Ozzie Smith Sports Park and upcoming infrastructure improvements including fiber and mobile-controlled irrigation.
O'Fallon — Parks staff told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Jan. 13 that routine maintenance and several capital projects are moving forward as the department prepares for the 2026 season.
Jeremy Wolfmeyer, speaking for the parks division, said the city is recycling Christmas trees at Sports Park and Westhoff Park through Jan. 20 and has issued two offer letters to fill open full‑time maintenance positions after interviews in early January. “We’ve got 2 offer letters out,” Wolfmeyer said.
Wolfmeyer also described repairs and upgrades across…
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