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Friends of the Parks to build Phase 2 at Legends Park after council approval
Summary
The council authorized Friends of the Parks to construct Phase 2 of Legends Park — three softball fields with turf infields, grass outfields, parking and a connecting road — after staff presentation and council discussion about turf safety and maintenance; the group plans to donate the finished site to the city.
The Reedsburg Common Council approved allowing the Friends of the Parks group to construct Phase 2 of Legends Park, which the group plans to donate to the city when complete.
Staff (S4) displayed maps and described the project scope: three softball fields with turf infields and grass outfields, parking and a road connecting to the existing splash pad and soccer field. Staff said construction is planned to begin this year and continue into next year, with an expected opening in 2028. He also noted Friends of the Parks had secured funding to complete the marked portion of the park.
Council discussion focused on the choice of turf for infields. A council participant (S7) expressed concern that turf can be associated with more catastrophic non-contact injuries in some sports, citing broader statistics; other speakers, including coaches and staff, said turf reduces rainouts, lowers regular mowing and maintenance needs and has performed well at other local parks. One council member said: "It's gonna make it last longer," and staff added that proper maintenance and replacement planning could yield long service life.
The council moved, seconded and approved the proposal to allow the Friends group to build the Phase 2 facilities; the project will be donated to the city on completion and will require ongoing maintenance planning by the city's parks crew.
Ending: The council thanked the Friends group for funding and effort and approved the concept plan by voice vote. Further design and operational details will be resolved by staff and in future public review opportunities.
