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City awarded $504,000 grant for Hall Park; parks report highlights playground upgrades
Summary
Parks staff reported ADA playground surfacing installed at Mac Park and Lions Park, and the city was awarded a $504,000 grant to develop Hall Park (anticipated at 92 Highway and Prospect).
Parks staff reported multiple capital improvements and community programming during the second quarter update. The department installed ADA‑compliant rubberized playground surfacing at Mac Park and Lions Park (replacing wood fiber mulch), credited use tax funding for the work, and completed playground repairs in time for Oktoberfest.
Park staff announced the city was awarded a $504,000 grant to develop Hall Park at the corner of 92 Highway and Prospect; staff described ongoing tree trimming, playground inspections and seasonal programming (leagues, concerts, fireworks) that serve residents. The parks report also summarized staffing levels, use of seasonal employees and the department's budget‑to‑actual percentage.
The board acknowledged the parks work and the grant award; staff said additional planning and contract steps will follow to design and build Hall Park.
