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Board approves funding for Stewart Place, Hunter Park and Lon Sea Hill park projects
Summary
The board approved funding for multiple park improvements — including a covered basketball court and splash pad at Stewart Place, upgrades to Longton Hills splash pad, and a restroom and lighting at Hunter Park — citing master-plan priorities and 20% contingency buffers.
Juan Mendiola, interim director of parks and recreation for the city, presented a package of park projects the board considered for funding, highlighting Stewart Place Park, Longton Hills splash pad upgrades and Hunter Park improvements.
Mendiola described Stewart Place plans as a fully covered basketball court, a 300–500 square-foot recirculating splash pad, additional parking and educational signage; he said the city has trained staff and an aquatic supervisor to maintain splash amenities. For Longton Hills, staff proposed resurfacing, a 200-square-foot expansion, upgraded control systems, shade and four solar lights with a total estimated project cost of $249,960. For Hunter Park, staff outlined a prefabricated restroom (approx. $295,000), insulation and playground improvements with a total presented cost of $240,000.
Board members questioned contingency levels; staff said they used a 20% contingency to account for rising costs and market volatility. Members also linked the proposed projects to the city’s comprehensive plan and parks master plan, saying reinvestment in existing parks is a priority. The board moved and approved funding for projects A, B and C (Stewart Place, Hunter Park and Lon Sea Hill Destination Park) by voice vote.
Staff said Hunter Park requires a public-notice and hearing process before final funding because it’s a new project for this funding source; other parks had previously been funded and therefore do not require the same notice period. The approvals allow staff to proceed with procurement and final design work consistent with the master plan.
