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Trenton Parks board hears splash pad progress, asks City Council to address Veterans Memorial location and approves family band opener
Summary
At the March 10 meeting the board heard that the splash pad drainage and detention are complete and electric service inspected, asked City Council to place the Veterans Memorial location on its agenda, approved contracting a family-oriented opener band, and reviewed event planning for spring and summer.
The Trenton Parks and Recreation Board received project and event updates on March 10, 2026, including progress on the new splash pad, a vote to ask City Council to consider the Veterans Memorial location, and approval to contract a family-oriented opener band for a park event.
City staff member Ms. Moore reported that the splash pad’s drainage system and detention area are installed with seed and straw in place, electric service has been relocated and inspected, and the aquatic valving panel and structures were expected to be installed soon, weather permitting. "The drainage system is installed and the detention area is completed including seed and straw," Ms. Moore said.
On the Veterans Memorial, the board received no new design or location update; Ms. Moore said the foundation’s quarterly funding statement for Q1 2026 should arrive in April. The board voted to ask the City Council to put the memorial’s location on a council agenda so the location decision can be advanced.
Under new business, board members discussed that the originally selected opener Ardy Allen was unavailable and considered a family band recommended by staff. Board member Ms. Butts moved and Ms. Durr seconded a motion to contract the family band (referred to in the discussion as Strings of Faith/Strings of Green, leader Brandon) as the opener; the motion passed by roll call. Members discussed logistics including travel, one hotel room for the traveling family band and the absence of agent fees if the band is booked directly.
Ms. Moore also updated the board on several events and outreach items: Earth and Arbor Day preparations (shredding arranged, banners and flyers ordered, 512 trees to be bagged), Spring Fest marketing and volunteer needs (estimated 57 volunteers), planning for "Let Freedom Boom" including a parade waiver and historical demonstrations coordinated with the Historical Society and the National Dulcimer Museum (musician Bing Futch), Fall Fest contract reviews pending attorney revisions, and Movies in the Park programming and partner coordination.
The board set its next meeting for April 14, 2026, and adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
