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White Sulphur Springs Parks Committee reviews master plan, prioritizes Spike’s Happy Trails fencing and budget request
Summary
At its June 24 meeting the White Sulphur Springs Parks Advisory Committee reviewed Master Plan accomplishments, discussed fencing and quit-claim issues at Spike’s Happy Trails, considered long-term costs for McStravick Park and splash pad/ice-rink options, and tasked members with preparing a FY25-26 budget request (hypothetical allocation $35,000).
The White Sulphur Springs Parks Advisory Committee on June 24 reviewed its 2025 goals and parks master plan progress and identified near- and long-term project priorities, including fencing and quit-claim work at Spike’s Happy Trails, surface replacement at McStravick Park and feasibility for a splash pad/ice rink.
Liaison Pattie Berg said she and the Mayor will meet after July 4 to ensure funds set aside for Bair Park in FY24‑25 are not lost at the fiscal year end (June 30). Committee members reported that, aside from outstanding handrail installation at Joanna’s Park and completion at Bair Park, most master-plan goals are either complete or on track and projects are being completed at or under budget.
On Spike’s Happy Trails the committee noted the city's quit claim requires fencing; discussion covered appropriate fence types to deter horse access and motorized vehicles, encroachment concerns by neighboring property owners, and noxious-weed treatment. Chair Tressa Blair said matching Jack‑leg fencing across property boundaries would be ideal and she will obtain per-linear-foot cost estimates that include a wiggle gate to deter ATVs.
Longer-term needs include resurfacing McStravick Park within the next five to 10 years with cost estimates between $15,000 and $35,000, and exploring a combined splash-pad/ice‑rink concept (splash pad: $15,000–$35,000; ice options ranging from low-cost grading to a boxed hockey rink at roughly $10,000). Committee members decided not to advance a city-run dog park at this time, instead encouraging community groups to pursue formation or seek use of existing spaces such as the rodeo grounds.
Liaison Berg asked members how they would spend $35,000 for FY25‑26 parks projects; members were assigned to collect the required cost estimates and bring a budget request to the next meeting. Berg also said she will follow up with the Girl Scouts regarding Adopt a Spot after Kelly Huffield stepped away from the program.
The committee’s next meeting is July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, where members will prepare the FY25‑26 parks project budget request and elect officers.
