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Commissioners press for more restrooms, maintenance and consistent signage in parks plan
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Master Plan presentation highlighted restrooms, maintenance and signage as top priorities from a public survey; commissioners asked which parks need permanent restrooms and how to secure them during off-hours.
Justin presented survey findings that prioritized maintenance, restroom access and consistent signage across parks. “So from the survey, what we realized as opposed to having new facilities, we’ll first look at maintenance of what’s already existing,” Justin said, and added that larger destination parks would be prioritized for permanent restrooms while neighborhood parks might rely on nearby facilities.
Commissioners raised practical questions about restroom security and operations, such as timers or coded access, and suggested single-use or lockable units where appropriate. The group discussed maintenance sequencing — updating existing equipment first, then installing new amenities — and recommended each park display consistent signs with hours and rules to improve wayfinding and public awareness.
