Summary
The parks department will pursue a $1.61 million federal grant to buy about 38 acres, add walking and biking trails, ADA parking and eventually more recreation facilities — half the cost covered by a local match of land donations, private donations and city funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$805,000 local match funded by land donation, private donations and city funds alongside $805,000 federal.
Park users, walkers, cyclists and residents with disabilities who gain accessible facilities.
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