Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks Recreation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners dedicate one field to baseball; Parks staff outline participation gains and capital needs
Summary
Parks and Recreation reported revenue growth and use figures and commissioners voted to dedicate one field for baseball while staff pursue quotes for splash‑pad repairs and possible infield improvements.
Parks and Recreation Director L. Baker presented department metrics showing increased participation and revenue — from $76,121 in FY2025 to $88,106 in FY2026 — and outlined goals to expand tournaments, volunteer recruitment and capital improvements to fields and the splash pad.
Public commenters and volunteer coaches raised safety concerns about field mounds and inadequate infield conditions for youth baseball; volunteer coach Talbert Driggers said nights at some venues are unsafe and described pitching mounds as a fall hazard. Director Baker responded that TeamSideline will be used to improve communication and said staff plan to phase seasons around other leagues.
After discussion on facility needs and a proposed $70,000 estimate to create a single grass baseball field versus refurbishing four softball fields, Comm. Shelley moved to dedicate one field to baseball; the motion passed unanimously. Staff also reported collecting quotes for splash‑pad surface repair and exploring grants for a non‑slippery concrete surface.
Commissioners asked staff to return with cost estimates and potential funding sources; the county has already set aside $100,000 for tennis‑court improvements and public commenters asked commissioners to consider dual‑use courts for soccer goals as part of future improvements.
