Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts
Expansion of lacrosse facilities near local junior high
Safety and sight line challenges regarding e-bikes in parks
Development of community gardens at Meadowgrass Park
Proposed park feature additions at Pine Tree Pond Park
Development planning for Mississippi Dunes
Acquisition of riverfront property for new park development
Encouraging citizen and youth participation in government
Notable Quotes (3)
we aren't the decision makers we're the influencers
Commission governanceDescribing the commission's relationship with the City Council.
one of our challenges we've had very recently is the huge growth in electronic bicycles or ebikes
E-bike regulationDiscussing safety risks to park pedestrians.
we work really hard to do is speak with one voice so that we're able to give a unanimous vote on a topic
Commission proceduresExplaining the commission's policy for internal debate before voting.
People (1)
Unnamed RepresentativeCommission Member
Speaking on behalf of the Park Commission to describe their advisory role and current projects.
Places Mentioned
Glacial ParkMeadowgrass ParkPine Tree Pond ParkMississippi DunesWashington County