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Benton City park board details repairs and capital plan, cites parkland shortfall and grant pushes
Summary
At its March 31 meeting the Benton City Park Board reviewed condition assessments for the city’s parks, prioritized short‑term repairs and several capital projects — including court resurfacing and a splash pad — and discussed ongoing grant applications and a developer fee program as the city seeks more park acreage.
The Chair opened the March 31 Benton City Park Board meeting and presented a condition assessment of the city’s parks, saying the municipality is “about half the parkland we’re supposed to have in city limits.” The report identified maintenance work — broken drinking fountains, worn parking‑lot striping and playground surfacing — along with longer‑term capital needs such as restroom facilities, court resurfacing and playground replacements.
The board identified Wood Carnahan Park (formerly City Park) as a top capital priority for event space repairs and public amenities, and the Chair said council has approved funding to convert inoperable tennis courts at the skate/tennis…
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