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Residents report park bathroom closures, recommend improved event services and lighting
Summary
Public commenters described closed bathrooms and limited pool access at recent events in Las Palmas and Kimball parks, estimated large crowds, and urged the committee to fix restroom access, tree maintenance and park lighting for evening events.
Residents raised multiple concerns about park conditions after recent large events, including locked bathrooms, limited pool access and insufficient lighting for evening gatherings.
Randy described a large event at Las Palmas where most bathrooms were closed and the pool area was shut down during peak attendance: "I would say, somewhere between 350 and 500 people at that park at that time," Randy said, and urged the department to keep restrooms and pool facilities open for community events.
Committee members and staff also noted a fallen pine tree at Eastfield park that required clearing and used the incident to call for ongoing maintenance work. One committee member listed trimming and lacing of trees as necessary to reduce the risk of top-heavy trees falling.
At Kimball Park, speakers said police and multiple vendors attended a recent event but that lighting was inadequate as the sun set, creating concern for children and older attendees. Committee members asked staff to check lighting plans and event staffing for large evening gatherings.
Speakers recommended clearer event staffing protocols and coordination with parks operations to ensure restrooms, lighting and safety resources match expected attendance. Staff acknowledged the maintenance needs and homeowners and committee members were directed to follow up with parks staff for specifics.
