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Mercer Island Parks Commission endorses updated athletic facilities allocation policy, adds 'seniors' priority
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously March 26 to endorse revisions to the athletic facilities allocation and use policy, simplifying tiering, expanding the resident definition and adding seniors as a prioritized age category; staff will finalize legal review and implement the policy for the 2026 fall/winter season.
The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously March 26 to endorse an updated athletic facilities allocation and use policy that staff say will simplify priority tiers, expand the definition of resident organizations and increase access for local residents.
The commission’s motion, made by Vice Chair Westberg and seconded by Commissioner McCarthy, passed on a roll‑call vote following a presentation by interim recreation manager Katie Herzog and recreation coordinator Jeremy Jasmine. "The revised draft ... is intended to balance competing demands for limited public resources while preserving staff flexibility to…
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