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Parks division reports: Sears Pavilion rebuilt, recreation events selling well, zoo expansion under way

Parks Board · February 17, 2026
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City staff reported completion of repairs at Sears Pavilion, strong recreation attendance for seasonal events, and a zoo expansion project that will relocate and replace a rhino exhibit with construction expected to finish in mid-2027.

Division managers updated the Parks Board on maintenance, recreation programming and zoo capital work.

Jesus, parks division manager, said crews completed reconstruction work on the Sears Pavilion after a fire and that Abilene will host the West Region rodeo and workshop this…

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