Community urges preservation as district outlines sale and demolition of Laramie Athletic Fields At an April Albany County School District #1 board meeting, public commenters and coaches urged the board to reconsider demolition and sale of Laramie Athletic Fields (DTI Stadium). Superintendent Dr. Goldhart said deferred maintenance exceeds $1 million and recommended proceeding with sale and demolition; trustees discussed community alternatives and middle‑school track upgrades.

Community voices are rising as the Albany County School District considers selling the beloved Laramie Athletic Fields, a hub for recreation and support for Special Olympics.

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Carbondale commission says aquatic center near completion; plaster delay, contingency and staffing remain focal points Commissioners heard that the spa and recreation pool are plastered and systems are being tested, but a cold snap delayed lap-pool plastering. Certificate of occupancy is still targeted in May; owner contingency reported at about $172,000 and construction contingency at $12,674. Staff highlighted hiring and operational plans ahead of May openings.

The new aquatic center in Carbondale is almost ready to make a splash, but weather delays and staffing challenges could impact the grand opening!

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Cave Creek council unanimously authorizes filing to seek auction of 4,005 acres of state trust land The Cave Creek Town Council voted 7–0 March 31 to direct staff to file an application with the Arizona State Land Department to initiate an auction for 4,005 acres of adjacent state trust land and to begin required due‑diligence studies; council also signaled a preferred funding path (a 25‑year revenue bond) while pursuing federal grant matches.

Cave Creek Town Council is taking a significant step toward expanding local protected lands by initiating an auction for 4,005 acres of state trust land!

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As Country Kids, organized entertainment was often hard to find, so Picnics were always high on our list of pastimes. Here we enjoy a day at Whipples' Dam, in 1977. #country #countrylife #countryliving #countrykids #1970s #whipplesdam #recreationalarea #publicrecreation #pennsylvania #selvan

Board reviews donor-funded Robins Park playground plan; contract advanced to second reading Trustee Fisher presented a donor-funded treehouse-themed playground for Robins Park and recommended a contract with D & J Landscape Inc.; total project expenses were estimated at $329,967.07 and the board moved the item forward for a subsequent reading.

A treehouse-themed playground is coming to Robins Park, thanks to a generous donation and an exciting proposal that includes swings, a zip line, and beautiful landscaping!

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Ojai council approves one‑year pilot to open Nordhoff Pool for Sundays and summer; YMCA lessons added as option After public comment and staff analysis, the council authorized staff to proceed with a one‑year pilot to operate open swim and lap swim at Nordhoff Pool (Sundays and summer vacation days), including proposed partnerships with the YMCA and Lane4; estimated first‑year cost for a limited schedule was roughly $57,000–$60,000.

The Ojai City Council has greenlit an exciting one-year pilot program for community aquatics at Nordhoff Pool, promising open swim and YMCA swim lessons this summer!

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Community urges PRAB to preserve South Boulder Rec Center pool; staff says decisions await April scenarios Dozens of residents told the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board that South Boulder Rec Center’s lap pool, gym and community programming must be preserved. Staff said no final design decisions have been made, outlined funding and code constraints, and the board narrowly rejected a motion to require a staff-funded renovation scenario that kept the pool footprint.

Community members are rallying to save the South Boulder Rec Center's cherished lap pool and gym as crucial decisions loom this spring.

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Orange County Parks schedules spring events and seeks seasonal staff, including lifeguards Orange County Parks promoted spring and summer programming, including Mayor's Jazz in the Park, Fort Christmas archaeology programming and hiring for lifeguards ($16.88/hr) and summer camp staff (about $16.08/hr); applicants are directed to ocfl.net/jobs.

Get ready for an unforgettable spring with free concerts, exciting archaeology programs, and seasonal job opportunities in Orange County Parks!

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Manassas Park unveils 2026 parks, downtown and library events calendar City staff outlined a full calendar of 2026 events — including a farmers market starting April 11, a July 2 Independence Day celebration, Juneteenth on June 12 and multiple family and downtown events — and described vendor and sponsorship plans.

Manassas Park is gearing up for an exciting 2026 with a jam-packed schedule of events, from a summer reading program to a vibrant Independence Day celebration!

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City updates wellness center construction and recreation stats; outdoor pool to be decommissioned Staff reported construction progress on the Gateway Wellness Center and a programming schedule; recreation director presented 2025 usage figures for pool, civic center, volunteer hours and programs. Staff said the 1949 outdoor pool is leaking and will be decommissioned after this summer.

Exciting updates on the Gateway Wellness Center reveal a state-of-the-art facility coming in 2027, but say goodbye to the leaking 1949 outdoor pool this summer!

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Bluffton opens New Riverside Barn; 37-acre park draws 70+ reservations and new amenities Bluffton held a ribbon-cutting for the New Riverside Barn, a 2,700-square-foot event space within a 37-acre New Riverside Park. Town leaders said the facility, opened Jan. 1, already has more than 70 reservations and is the first phase of additional amenities including an 18-hole frisbee-golf course and a larger pavilion.

Bluffton just unveiled the stunning New Riverside Barn, a versatile event space that's already booked for over 70 events and promises exciting new amenities for the community!

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Dare County commissioners approve putting quarter‑cent sales tax referendum on November ballot to fund parks and recreation The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 12 to place a quarter‑cent local sales tax referendum on the November ballot to finance a parks and recreation capital plan estimated at roughly $57 million. County staff said the tax would raise about $6 million a year and shift much of the cost to visitors.

Dare County is set to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax this November that could transform local parks and recreation with a $57 million upgrade plan!

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Dare County commissioners put quarter-cent sales tax referendum on November ballot to fund parks and recreation The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved placing a quarter-cent sales-tax referendum on the November ballot to raise an estimated $6 million a year for a $50M-plus parks and recreation capital plan, paying most costs proportionally through visitor spending while local households would average about $12$14 per year.

Dare County is set to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax that could raise $6 million annually to transform local parks and recreation—will you support this exciting change?

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Town and county review Parks & Recreation joint-powers options as rec-center revenues and capital needs rise Staff presented a Parks & Recreation cost-of-service analysis showing about $4.7 million in net operating costs and a projected $19.8 million capital plan for FY27–31; elected officials debated population-based splits, jurisdictional capital allocation, and administrative complexity for operations.

Tensions rise as town and county officials grapple with a $4.7 million operating cost for parks and a $19.8 million capital plan, debating the best way to share the financial burden.

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Skowhegan planning board approves Phase 1 of Main StreetSkowhegan Whitewater Park The Skowhegan Planning Board voted unanimously to approve Main Street Skowhegan's Phase 1 site plan, shoreland zoning permit, and floodplain hazard permit for a downtown whitewater feature; Main Street will operate and maintain the facility under a 10-year lease and plans to begin construction pending fundraising.

The Skowhegan Planning Board has given the green light for an exciting new whitewater park, set to transform the downtown area by 2028!

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Covington council moves to refine park‑district options after survey shows support for parks and rec upgrades After a city survey showed top interest in a new aquatics center and park upgrades, Covington council directed staff to refine Metropolitan Park District scenarios for an August 2026 ballot, aiming to balance upfront capital and operating needs while testing voter appetite for a modest initial levy.

Covington is gearing up for exciting park and recreation upgrades after residents expressed strong support for a new aquatics center and improvements at local parks!

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St. Tammany Parish breaks ground on $3 million fortified fishing pier project St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper said construction has begun on a $3,000,000 project to rebuild and fortify the Lake Pontchartrain fishing pier damaged by Hurricane Ida; FEMA is providing $2,500,000 and the parish $500,000. Completion is expected early next year and the pier will be open to the public 24/7.

St. Tammany Parish is investing $3 million to rebuild and fortify its fishing pier, turning past storm damage into a safer, 24/7 recreation spot for everyone.

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County reports increased school funding, community grants and expanded recreation programs Officials said the FY2026 budget increases board of education funding by $10.4 million, the county distributed $2.3 million in gaming funds in 2025, and parks and recreation held 222 programs engaging more than 5,000 participants.

Washington County is set to boost education and community programs with a $10.4 million budget increase, alongside exciting new recreational initiatives and events planned for 2026!

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Consultants present feasibility study for Greater Waco aquatic learning center; court records report Consultants told McLennan County commissioners a $40,000 feasibility study finds demand for multiple aquatics facility options, with capital costs ranging roughly $30 60$70 million and operating deficits likely even with a 60 65% cost-recovery projection.

A new feasibility study reveals that McLennan County could soon be home to a state-of-the-art aquatic learning center, promising significant economic impact and hosting major competitions!

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Eden council approves $460,000 amendment to CDBG neighborhood redevelopment grant Eden City Council approved a staff-requested amendment to add $460,000 to an existing CDBG Neighborhood Redevelopment grant to fund demolition-rebuild of owner-occupied houses and replace playground equipment at the Bridge Street Recreation Center.

Eden City Council just approved a $460,000 boost to revitalize neighborhoods by rebuilding homes and upgrading playgrounds—big changes are on the horizon!

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Fort Lauderdale parks update: parking garage P3, Holloway Park phase 2, tennis center feedback and dog stations Parks staff outlined upcoming public programs and capital work including a P3-approved parking garage with rooftop amenities, Holloway Park phase 2 upgrades, a stakeholder outreach plan for the new Jimmy Edwards Tennis Center, and purchase/installation of dog leash stations across roughly 115–120 parks.

Exciting updates are coming to Fort Lauderdale parks, including a new parking garage, upgraded play areas, and even dog leash stations across 120 parks!

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Cathedral City council narrows community center site choices and asks staff to explore additional financing Council reviewed a Group 4 feasibility study, heard that community outreach drew about 1,900 participants and directed staff to focus further analysis on four candidate sites (library, Salvation Army, old Burlington, old Walmart) while investigating lease/leaseback, design‑build and other financing options to expand capacity beyond an estimated $13 million in Measure W bond capital.

Cathedral City is taking a significant step towards enhancing community life by exploring a new recreation center, with public input from over 1,900 residents shaping the plans!

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Council hears Landify plan to remediate former gun range; MOU would let company study feasibility at no cost to city Council heard a study-session presentation from Landify proposing a no-cost feasibility study to remediate an 8-acre former gun range in Huntington Central Park and reuse it for recreation. Landify said lead is the primary contaminant; council members pressed for timelines, Measure C/L conflicts and details on remediation costs.

A groundbreaking proposal could transform a contaminated gun range in Huntington Central Park into a vibrant recreational space—without costing the city a dime!

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Pflugerville parks staff say 1849 Phase 2 nears completion; Kelly Lane and Lake Pflugerville designs advancing Staff reported construction on 1849 Park Phase 2 is nearly complete with play expected in March; Kelly Lane Park (including three outdoor pickleball courts) is slated for early‑summer completion, and design work for Lake Pflugerville Phase 2 will begin in February or March.

Exciting updates from Pflugerville parks: 1849 Park Phase 2 is almost ready, Kelly Lane Park is set to welcome pickleball enthusiasts this summer, and Lake Pflugerville's design kicks off soon!

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Stuart commissioners prioritize conservation, parks and clearer rules for half‑cent surtax At a special policy workshop, City of Stuart commissioners told the interim manager they want half‑cent surtax revenue directed to green space and recreation, asked staff to explore amending an interlocal to secure a 2‑acre conservation parcel, and requested a presentation on allowable statutory uses.

Stuart commissioners are pushing for half-cent surtax revenue to transform green spaces and protect vital conservation areas—could this be the key to a greener future?

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Shepherdsville leader calls 2025 "transformational year," highlights $30M aquatic center and $10M in park projects At the council's first January meeting, the mayor delivered a state-of-the-city overview that emphasized a $30 million borrowing for an aquatic center, roughly $10 million in complementary park amenities, lowered local taxes, and a multi-year push for hundreds of millions in road and infrastructure funding.

Shepherdsville is gearing up for its most transformational year yet, with $30 million for an aquatic center and $10 million in park upgrades—all without raising taxes!

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McMinnville council tees up next steps after pool/rec bond loses by 13 votes Council directed staff to tighten cost estimates, pursue appraisals and operating models, and explore securing the Miller property after a special election bond for a new pool and community center failed by 13 votes; members split on whether to retry in May or wait until November to give staff more time.

After a narrow 13-vote defeat of a $98.5 million parks-and-recreation bond, McMinnville City Council is weighing its next move—will they push for a May vote or take more time to refine their proposal?

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Consultants present four options for shuttered YMCA property in Harrison County Healthy Harrison consultants told the Clarksburg council an interim study found the YMCA is underused and losing about $500,000 a year; they presented four paths — a limited pool-centered reopening, an adventure-park conversion, a community 'Hope Hill' program, or selling the land and redeploying proceeds downtown.

Clarksburg's YMCA is facing a $500,000 annual loss, but four innovative futures could revive the property and better serve the community!

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Fishers installs historic Belfort Bridge, expands trail access Mayor Scott Faddis said Fishers installed the historic Belfort Bridge on the new Geist Greenway and added parking and amenities to improve access to the Nickel Plate Trail; officials also plan an interactive trail dashboard and new public art.

Fishers is bridging history with modern recreation by installing the historic Belfort Bridge along the new Geist Greenway, enhancing access and connectivity for trail enthusiasts!

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County discusses 100-acre park offer and dam proposal; mitigation and costs remain uncertain Staff described a prospective donor's offer to donate 100 acres and build a dam to create a 12–20 acre lake for public fishing; TDEC has largely completed permitting, but mitigation handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and mitigation costs remain uncertain and likely substantial.

A generous donor has stepped forward to transform 100 acres in Williamson County into a stunning public lake, but challenges like environmental costs and permits could impact the project.

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