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Juneau Rec discusses Wild Goose Park safety, turf health and a 1–4 year soccer-field plan
Summary
Committee members raised concerns about public urination at Wild Goose Park (police involvement noted), grass-health problems and a multi-year plan for the soccer fields that would prohibit parking on the grass, require ordinance signage, and consider lighting and irrigation improvements.
At the May 20 Recreation Committee meeting, the Recreation & Program Coordinator reported public-safety and turf-health concerns at Wild Goose Park, including incidents of public urination that have involved police. Committee members discussed a 1–4 year plan with the Department of Public Works to address field layout and maintenance.
The committee noted a proposed change to north–south field orientation for youth age groups (U9 and U14) and recorded a directive that parking on the grass be prohibited, which will require ordinance signage. The committee said details and specific options will be addressed with the soccer committee. Members also raised future considerations around lighting and irrigation needs for the park's playing surfaces.
