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Parks board discusses ADA path options, drainage and grant prospects at Veterans Park
Summary
The advisory board reviewed grant prospects and design choices for ADA paths to connect fields 9 and 10 at Veterans Park, raised concerns about drainage near the fitness center, and agreed to produce clearer drawings and investigate grant and drainage details before proceeding.
Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board discussed options to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)‑compliant paths to link Fields 9 and 10 at Veterans Park, following a request from Joe Kramer identifying those fields as lacking accessible connections.
Board members debated surface materials — asphalt versus lightly brushed limestone — noting that consistent material throughout the park would be aesthetically preferable. One participant raised drainage concerns near the new fitness center and warned that adding impervious surface could exacerbate existing ponding. "I'll be concerned about putting more down there. Now you put an impervious surface, and now are we already screwing up the drainage?" said Speaker 2.
Participants estimated route lengths roughly between 100 and 200 feet depending on alignment, discussed access from nearby parking and handicap spaces, and agreed a short route near a tree line would minimize asphalt cost. The group also agreed to clarify grant status (several members said it appears they will be awarded funding) and to develop a clearer layout and drawings so the board can refine scope and finalize next steps.
The board directed staff and volunteers to inspect the drainage issues, confirm any potential grant earmarking for the ADA paths, and return with more precise drawings before design or construction decisions are made.
