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Commission backs West End Park master plan, directs staff to prioritize restroom and explore funding for infrastructure

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners · March 24, 2026
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Summary

After extensive public engagement and consultant presentations, the commission approved Phase 1A restroom work for World Masters, asked staff to pursue rezoning and to return with phased budgets for active and passive park elements, and supported looking at Wild Spaces fund reallocation to accelerate initial infrastructure.

The county commission advanced the master plan for West End Park — the former West End golf course — and approved near‑term steps to prepare the site for community use and the 2027 World Masters event.

Consultant Elizabeth Manley (Kimley‑Horn) presented two concept plans that balance active (pickleball courts, playground, courts) and passive (trails, arboretum, disc golf) uses and recommended a two‑entry…

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