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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Notable Quotes (3)
It's certainly not in the Dayton's checkbook.
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.
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.
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