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Public commenter urges board to approve transfer of nearly 300 acres adjacent to Beaman Park; item deferred for further review
Summary
A public commenter and staff urged transferring roughly 298.20 acres from the conservation fund into Beaman Park to protect open space; Metro Parks staff noted a $1,000,000 Metro contribution in FY26 and the board deferred the item to the acquisitions committee.
John Morris, a longtime parks and greenway supporter, addressed the board during public comment to urge approval of a transfer of a large parcel adjacent to Beaman Park from the conservation fund into the park. "I'm here to urge the board to approve the transfer of a large parcel of land adjacent to Beaman Park from the conservation fund to become part of Beaman Park," Morris said, thanking the mayor's office, the Beaman family and Metro Parks staff.
During new-business discussion, staff described the requested transfer as approximately 298.20 acres along Bull Run Road intended to expand Beaman Park, provide emergency park access and preserve open space. Staff also noted Metro's contribution of $1,000,000 appropriated in the FY26 Capital Spending Plan (CSP) to support the acquisition. The board did not vote on the request; the item was deferred to the acquisitions committee for further review and next steps.
