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Mercer Island staff unveil preferred joint infrastructure plans for Clark and Groveland beaches; commissioners split on volleyball court

Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission · March 27, 2026
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Summary

City staff presented preferred plans and planning‑level cost estimates for Clark ($5–7M) and Groveland ($8–10M). The plans prioritize overwater structure repair, shoreline stabilization and improved accessibility; commissioners were split on whether to retain Groveland's sand volleyball court and asked staff to return in May with more survey detail.

City planners presented preferred joint infrastructure plans for Clark Beach and Groveland Beach parks at the March 26 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, laying out options for dock repair, shoreline stabilization, restroom upgrades and improved accessibility while sharing planning‑level construction estimates.

Staff presentation and costs: CIP project manager Sarah Blubas summarized community survey results and preferences gathered in fall engagement and youth outreach. For Groveland, staff reported survey support for dock and pier enhancements and restroom upgrades and noted divided community preferences on the sand volleyball court (32% no preference, 27% remove, 25%…

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