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ABLC and city staff map funding and timelines for Freedom Park, Abigail Arias project and Bates Park fields
Summary
Staff told the Angleton Better Living Corporation that Freedom Park playground and baseball-field plans are near 100% with city contributions; Abigail Arias design is complete and out to bid in January, and Bates Park six-field work has preliminary city funding (about $350,000) though final ABLC contribution remains undecided.
Angleton Better Living Corporation members heard detailed updates on capital improvement projects tied to the 2024 bond and other funding sources at the December meeting, including Freedom Park, the Abigail Arias project, a proposed six-field configuration at Bates Park and improvements at the Angleton Recreation Center.
Staff member (Speaker 3) said Freedom Park’s playground contract is in place under a government capital lease and that the first lease payment is scheduled for fiscal 2026; staff expect installation in spring. The Freedom Park baseball-field plans are at 100% and staff expect a council decision on…
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