Greenbriar Commons playground ahead of schedule; pool opening set for June 13

Recreation Director Sedlak told the Parma Heights City Council on April 27 that several parks and aquatics projects are on track for the summer season.

"The Commons Playground is well ahead of schedule; mulch should be going down soon," Sedlak said. He added the tennis-court resurfacing is expected to begin in the last week of May with an estimated 8–10 week timeline to reopening. Pool slides have been refinished and final pump connections were described as happening this week; the activity pool is scheduled to be painted the same week and staff are preparing facilities for opening.

Sedlak said baseball and softball practices will begin this week with games starting May 18. He reported more than 120 children have signed up for T‑ball and about 20 have signed up for the new bocce offering. Councilwoman Palmisano, summarizing the Recreation Commission’s April 20 meeting, said the pool opening is scheduled for June 13 and the commission elected Mr. Jugler as its new chairman. Palmisano also described a new season‑pass scan card and an expanded concession menu planned for the summer.

Council President Tom Rounds complimented the Recreation Department for organizing a successful Earth Day event and thanked councilmembers who assisted. There was no council objection to the department’s schedule or planned changes.

Details extracted from the meeting include scheduled events (spring crafts on May 2, outdoor yoga starting May 16, Memorial Day parade and line dancing May 30) and a season‑pass option that covers ten yoga sessions for $25 (or an alternate $5 per‑session fee). The department said it will add another yoga instructor to meet demand.