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New park set to open July 16; council names it Ray Halsey Memorial Park
Summary
Sidewalks and restroom construction at the new city park are complete or underway; contractors are installing sprinklers, ribbon cutting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, and the council voted to name the facility Ray Halsey Memorial Park.
The Electric City Park Committee reported that sidewalks at the new city park are complete, sheetrock is up in the bathroom facility and contractors are installing the sprinkler system ahead of a planned ribbon cutting on July 16, 2026.
During the same meeting the council voted to name the new park the Ray Halsey Memorial Park (M/S Hoffman/Gilbert; carried unanimously). The minutes do not include biographical detail about Ray Halsey or the planned ribbon-cutting program.
Council asked staff to continue construction oversight; no changes to the opening date were recorded in the minutes.
