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Rainier park restrooms and courts remain closed after vandalism as contractor stops responding
Summary
Council heard that vandalism and an unresponsive contractor have kept new Rainier park facilities closed; county officials say they will not reopen the sites until the contractor signs off to distinguish damage from incomplete work.
Council members were told that newly built facilities at Rainier remain closed after vandalism because the contractor responsible for finishing minor items has stopped responding. "The contractor has kind of fallen off and not responding," Tim told the council, and the county has refused to open the restrooms and courts until the contractor signs off to confirm whether damage was vandalism or unfinished work.
Tim said the county has been in continuous contact and is "just as frustrated as we are." Council members described the area as a "nice area" with a new parking lot and ball courts that currently cannot be used. The discussion did not identify the contractor by name or provide a timeline for when remaining work would be completed. No formal motion or vote accompanied the update; Tim said he would inform the council when he hears back from the county.
The report noted the practical consequence for residents: fields and restrooms remain closed despite recent construction, pending a contractor sign-off and county confirmation. Council members did not announce additional enforcement steps or follow-up deadlines at the meeting.
