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Weatherford parks staff outlines skatepark, splash pad and facilities projects, and lists major events
Summary
Parks & Recreation staff briefed the Weatherford advisory board on maintenance, events and capital projects — including McGratton Skatepark design, a nearly complete Love Street Park splash pad, equipment purchases and large seasonal events drawing thousands.
Parks and Recreation staff provided the Weatherford Parks & Recreation Advisory Board with a broad update on operations, maintenance and capital projects, highlighting a hired design team for the McGratton Skatepark and that demolition of the Love Street Park splash pad is nearly complete.
The update matters because the department directs city facilities, runs major community events and oversees projects that affect public use and maintenance budgets. "This department is parks and rec and special events, but it's also facility maintenance," the parks staff member said, summarizing responsibilities that range from event logistics to facility remodels.
The staff member said the city hired a design firm for the McGratton Skatepark and will bring renderings to the next advisory board meeting; planned features include a skate area, a new…
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