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Parks board hears public comment on East Trail connections and staff notes CIP map, retirements

Parks and Community Services Board · February 18, 2026
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Summary

A preregistered resident urged better East Trail connections and expanded weekend volunteer opportunities; staff previewed an interactive CIP project map, a levy report feature, upcoming community events and recognized recent retirements in parks staff.

During oral communications, preregistered commenter Neil Hines urged the board to prioritize connections from the East Trail to nearby city parks (highlighting steep access at Newcastle Beach Park) and to broaden volunteer opportunities on weekends to help with trail maintenance and reduce operations and maintenance costs.

"I think there's a rich…

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