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Ellensburg adopts updated parks and recreation plan, removes proposed eight-court tennis item

Ellensburg City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted the 2026 Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Sustainable Funding Plan after staff and consultant presentations and public comment; council amended the plan to remove an appendix recommendation to place eight tennis courts at Lions Mountain View Park before final adoption.

Parks & Recreation Director Brad Case and consultant Cindy Mendoza presented the City's updated 10-year Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Sustainable Funding Plan (PROS). The plan reflects extensive outreach (over 1,100 survey respondents), identifies system needs and recommends prioritizing facilities investment over adding acreage to maintain financial sustainability.

Mendoza outlined the plan's structure: inventory…

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