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Lake Wales outlines Kiwanis Park design work and approves Bark On Park event permit requests

City Commission, City of Lake Wales · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Parks and Recreation presented a $39,300 design-services proposal for Kiwanis Park and staff reported two Bark On Park event permit requests that would close Park Avenue and allow alcohol service on two dates.

Stephanie Lutton, director of parks and recreation, presented a design-services proposal for Kiwanis Park that would add a loop trail, playground, restrooms, pavilions, benches, pet stations and plantings. The work would use the city’s continuing services contract with Catalyst Design at a cost of $39,300.

Lutton said the parks department also applied for two dates for the Bark On Park event; staff noted those applications include closure of Park Avenue and plans to serve alcohol. The Clerk read municipal canvassing board information into the record and asked commissioners who are not running for re-election to serve on the canvassing board when needed.

The City Manager and commissioners expressed general support for the park improvements and the upcoming events. No formal votes are recorded in the meeting transcript on these items.