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Staff says council directed pursuit of privately held parcel for park; details limited while real estate work continues

Wilmington Parks Advisory Board · October 16, 2025
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Summary

Parks staff told the board the Oct. 7 City Council resolution directed staff to pursue acquisition of a privately held parcel for a future park site (council vote 6–1); staff said due diligence (appraisal, Phase I) and private negotiation details currently limit what can be discussed publicly.

Wilmington — Parks staff told the advisory board on Oct. 15 that the City Council passed a resolution on Oct. 7 directing staff to pursue acquisition of a privately held parcel for a potential future parks and recreation site.

Speaker 4 said the council vote was 6–1 and that Councilman Spears voted against the resolution. Staff said the property…

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