Parks Commission Meeting 11-5-2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Stevens Park $20 million plan review

Phase one park priorities: restrooms, splash pad, amphitheater cover

Three Rivers bike trail development

Parks budget check-in and fund balances

Proposed tree nursery construction

Diamond Lake Diamonds park renovation

CIP project updates and long-term planning

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

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Approve meeting notes

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Notable Quotes (3)

It's certainly not in the Dayton's checkbook.

Councilman Sonic
Stevens Park BudgetRegarding the $20 million cost of the Stevens park plan.

If we have our own nursery... the tree cost will come down to more like 75 bucks a tree for us to put those in the ground.

Marty
Tree Nursery ProjectExplaining the cost-saving strategy for tree replacement.

Our biggest immediate needs is some smaller soccer fields. We've got an issue where overtaxing one of the at JRE.

Rick Lopner
Diamond Lake Diamonds RenovationHighlighting the shortage of athletic fields for the CDAA.

People (3)

Councilman SonicCouncilman

Updates commission on council review of Stevens park plan and budget limitations.

MartyCity Staff

Provides budget updates and project details regarding city parks and trails.

Rick LopnerExecutive Director Elect

Discusses urgent need for soccer and baseball facilities at Diamond Lake Diamonds.

Places Mentioned

Stevens ParkDayton ElementaryNorthlandChamplainJRockReynoldsDiamond Lake Diamonds ParkGooden ParkClover Overlook ParkPine View TrailBarkshire LaneRush Creek ParkwayFernbrook LaneTerritorial Road

Events & Meetings (1)

  • November 5th: City of Dayton Park Commission Meeting
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Parks Commission Meeting 11-5-2025 - Dayton Recorder