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El Mirage council accepts parks and recreation master plan, schedules follow-up work on Basin Park
Summary
El Mirage city council accepted a systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Jan. 21, 2026, while several members pressed for a follow-up work session to review Basin Park’s preferred concept, costs and repairs to existing parks. The motion carried with two recorded nays.
El Mirage — The City Council voted Jan. 21 to accept a systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan intended to guide park improvements, grant applications and long-term capital planning, but several council members said they expect more detailed work on Basin Park and on maintenance of existing park assets before any construction spending begins.
Sean, a city parks staff member who presented the plan, described it as the product of a yearlong process that included community engagement, needs analysis, concept plans (including a preferred concept for Basin Park) and capital-planning guidance. “Acceptance of this plan will provide a path for the city to apply for public funding and encourage strategic investment in…
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