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Commission to measure West River Park to assess feasibility of new basketball court
Summary
After a resident request, commissioners discussed installation constraints for a basketball court at West River Park — notably a required 12-foot clearance from the foul line and fence proximity — and assigned a commissioner to measure the site and report back.
The Recreation Commission discussed a correspondence from Rick Nagel requesting installation of a basketball court at West River Park and asked staff to inspect and measure the site to determine whether a regulation or modified court could fit safely.
Speakers explained that a regulation basketball layout requires a 12-foot clearance beyond the foul line on both sides; existing field layout and a nearby fence may leave insufficient clearance. Commissioners also noted earlier removal of a court for safety and said neighborhood concerns drove that decision. One commissioner volunteered to visit the park and “check it out...and measure it to see what we could get in there,” and staff said they would return with measurements and options, including whether a non-regulation (shorter width) court could be installed.
No vote was taken; the commission postponed a decision pending staff measurement and a future report.
