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City proclaims Parks and Recreation Month; parks committee advances inclusive-playground feasibility
Summary
The council proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month and heard that the parks and community services committee approved moving forward with a feasibility review for an inclusive playground at three candidate sites.
The council proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized upcoming parks events. Parks Director Lina Hicks and committee members outlined community events and funding acknowledgments, including a $100,000 grant secured for a new flagpole and steps.
Council’s Community Services committee reported that the new pickleball court has hairline cracks (staff said they do not affect playability) and that the park board and committee approved a feasibility review for a potential inclusive playground. Three candidate locations were identified for fundraising and review: McFarland Park, the area near the library, and Holdner Park. The committee recommended moving forward with fundraising and feasibility planning, with multiple local partners mentioned (specialized recreation groups, the Rotary and unlimited-play advocates).
The proclamation and committee report were informational; no binding council action on the playground occurred at the meeting.
