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This will be an "Active Use" park with ball fields, hockey/skating (with lighting), playground, warming/restroom building and parking. Final amenities and design will be guided by resident input during the design process.
On August 10, 2009, the City Council moved to put a hold on all park construction until park dedication fees are collected from development. Due to lack of development at this time, the funding for park development is minimal. As development funds are attained the City will begin the planning stages of the future projects.
This park site is located south of Thrush Street a half block east of Omega Drive. Park Boundary Aerial View
The design and construction of this park is dependent upon park dedication fees. Once park dedication fees are obtained by the City, staff will begin meeting with the neighborhood to develop concept plans for the park. A date for design and construction is not set at this time. Designing and providing the residents with an amenity such as a playground at this park is a priority of the PRAB and the City Council.
This park design will begin in 2009 and there is a phased construction planned beginning in 2010. This project has had to be deferred from plans to construct it sooner due to the slowdown in construction activity, which funds park development.
This project is included in the current draft of the 2008-12 Capital Improvements Budget for 2008 construction. The final CIP will be approved by City Council in the fall. Assuming there are no changes, a neighborhood design process will begin in January 2008 to allow residents to provide input on the park design. Please check for updates in early January 2008 for more information on the first neighborhood meeting. The design, city approval and bidding process will take 3-4 months, allowing for summer construction of the park.
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