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Board weighs repairs, new amenities across Lincoln, Bennett, Oak and other parks
Summary
City staff and board members discussed skate-park concrete repair versus replacement, new disc-golf baskets, pickleball court pricing, playground and pavilion work at Bennett, Oak Park restroom plans and a county grant for Camp Frances of about $25,000.
At its June 16 meeting the Parks Advisory Board reviewed a set of design and maintenance needs across several neighborhood parks, with staff flagging repairs, replacements and new amenities.
DPW Director Whitney told the board the skate park at Lincoln Park will require removing and repouring sections of concrete; staff are evaluating cost and whether repair or full replacement is more economical. Board Member Story recommended including newer-model disc-golf baskets in Lincoln Park’s design updates.
Staff said the old skating-rink site at Lincoln South is being priced for pickleball courts and that a possible street crossing is being explored to connect the sledding hill to the disc-golf course and skate park. At South Ridge the board raised a need for additional wood chips in the play area and replacement basketball hoops; Whitney said new hoops have been ordered with mid‑July installation anticipated, and that sound equipment in good condition will remain.
Bennett Park was discussed in detail: the back pavilion is rotting and slated for removal, and the board described possible replacements including a 'big kid' play structure, a splash pad and a new pavilion; a designer will provide a mockup. The board also discussed a potential dog park across the bridge from the main Bennett area.
Whitney said she hopes to add a small public restroom at Oak Park and will ask the Rotary Club to consider funding it. Staff also proposed an Oak Park ribbon-cutting and a 'back to school' event at the end of August, asking Frontier Days for Kona Ice sponsorship and proposing a band in the gazebo for local youth.
Camp Frances received a county park/recreation grant; the board was told that roughly $25,000 was awarded to install a new concrete path from the parking area to the firepit.
Why it matters: Repairs and new amenities will shape park use and accessibility; the board emphasized safety, equipment quality and community programming as priorities.
What’s next: Designers and DPW staff will return with cost estimates and mockups for specific projects; no binding appropriations or votes were taken on capital expenditures at the June 16 meeting.
