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Parks & Recreation board advances Eastwood Barn build; fence contractor stalled and garden access debated
Summary
The board discussed plans to start Eastwood Barn construction in May with interior dimensions 28x40 feet and utility work staged for 2027, while a budgeted fence project remains stalled due to contractor nonperformance; members also reviewed parks reports, community garden renewals, new tennis‑court locks, and recreation voucher activity.
The Richfield Village Parks and Recreation Board on March 2 reviewed progress on the Eastwood Barn project and raised concerns about a stalled, budgeted fence project at Eastwood Preserve.
Under old business the board reported the barn interior will measure 28 by 40 feet, with rough‑in water and electricity included during construction. The board expects electricity service to be available in 2027 and tentatively discussed adding a loft in 2028. Construction is planned to begin in May.
Board members said the contractor for the fence project has not proceeded despite funds being budgeted, prompting concern that private property owners maintaining adjacent land could later claim that land if no boundary work is completed. Ellen Daniels, who represents Eastwood Preserve, said the deer have been able to jump the existing garden fence and asked whether the money allocated for the fence could be used to establish clearer boundaries between park and private property and to add more garden plots.
Steve Hoffman asked about the status of park kiosks and said the mayor would check with the Boy Scouts and obtain a quote from the carpenters union. The director reported active facility rentals (Fellowship Hall and Masonic Hall), the upcoming Mason Bee Workshop on March 15, preparations for the Easter Egg Hunt, and that new locks will be installed on the tennis courts this week as the village transitions to a new court reservation system. The director also said the village is finalizing plans for tennis and pickleball lessons and is actively recruiting instructors for 2026 classes.
On recreation vouchers the director reported submitting 25 vouchers to Broadview Heights Recreation Center for January (covering 16 households, 7 seniors, 1 youth voucher and 1 individual) with an invoice totaling $5,560; February had 11 vouchers submitted and the village was awaiting that invoice.
The board received materials for future discussion, including home‑run fence sponsor banners, stadium naming rights information and a proposal for a four‑station water fountain (including a dog fountain) at the Town Hall Complex. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.; the next Parks and Recreation Board meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2026.
