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Brownsville unveils public engagement plan for reimagining recreation centers

City Commission of the City of Brownsville · April 8, 2026
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Parks & Recreation Director Sean DePalma outlined a community-engagement plan and an online survey for renovating existing recreation centers and exploring a new multiuse rec center; staff described five public touchpoints and early survey results showing strong interest.

Sean DePalma, director of Brownsville Parks & Recreation, told the City Commission on April 7 that staff has launched a community engagement process to guide renovation of three existing recreation centers and explore a new multiuse facility. DePalma said the department has five public touchpoints next week and a survey that has already collected roughly 300 responses, with about 93% of respondents favoring…

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