Splash pad opening and parks department updates
Summary
Parks and trails assessments are proposed to rise 15% a year to fund capital projects like playground, skate park, trail, and pickleball improvements — and commissioners got word the Bogert/Farm splash pad is days from opening, with a ribbon cutting planned June 17.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 15% annual assessment increase works out to a modest dollar amount per household but funds big park capital projects.
Park users, trail users, and families get improved facilities and the long-awaited splash pad.
Homeowners pay higher assessments within the voted parks and trails district.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Jun 2, 2026
Parks and trails assessments are proposed to rise 15% a year to fund capital projects like playground, skate park, trail, and pickleball improvements — and commissioners got word the Bogert/Farm splash pad is days from opening, with a ribbon cutting planned June 17.
Urban Parks and Forestry Board - May 28, 2026
The long-awaited splash pad may fire up within a week, with a ribbon cutting tentatively June 17. An all-access trail at Lindley Park, summer hiring, and bird surveys at Biski Fill are also underway.
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