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Troy park board adopts updated Parks and Recreation master plan

City of Troy Board of Park Commissioners · March 3, 2026

Summary

The City of Troy Board of Park Commissioners adopted an updated Parks and Recreation master plan after staff said only minor editorial edits were made and the Recreation Board had already approved it; board members praised staff and volunteer steering committee work.

The City of Troy Board of Park Commissioners voted March 3 to adopt an updated Parks and Recreation master plan that staff said includes only minor editorial edits to the previously circulated draft.

Austin, who presented the plan to the board, said, "We fixed some grammar typos, but no real big, substantive, changes. So we are hoping for your approval." The Recreation Board had approved the plan at its prior meeting.

A committee member thanked city staff and consultants, naming American StructurePoint and Legacy Sports Group, and volunteers on the steering committee for their work. "This is sorely needed for the park system," the member said, adding the plan will guide both major projects such as Duke Park and smaller, year-to-year maintenance decisions.

Chair moved to approve the master plan; a second was offered and the board voted in favor on voice vote. The board’s approval enables staff to proceed with planning and funding steps identified in the document, including projects already in motion such as Duke Park turf bids and playground installations noted in staff reports.

The adoption does not by itself authorize specific construction contracts; those will return to the board or city council for separate approvals as required.

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