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Lions Park is scheduled for a playground replacement in 2026. City Council advised that the replacement <br />is justified and needed, though the Parks Commission should consider other amenities in lieu of <br />playground replacement for parks within one-half mile. Reid, Pilot, Firefly and Tanna Ridge Parks all fall <br />within a one-half mile of the Lions Park location. Reid and Tanna are scheduled to be replaced in years <br />2033 and 2030. <br />Pickleball has been the primary use of the Lions Park ice rink in the summer. Beginning in 2024, staff <br />began removing nets due to the trip hazard caused by the court surface damage. The current surface is <br />scheduled to be replaced in 2026. Construction would remove the existing surface along with the center <br />drain and a new flat surface would be constructed in its place. <br />The current Parks Master Plan suggests pickleball courts be placed 600 feet away from residential <br />property. Staff recently reviewed the noise issue that pickleball causes with the Parks Commission and <br />City Council in August of 2025. Hours of court use were adjusted, and future sound barriers are being <br />considered. With these courts within 200 feet from residential properties, does the Parks Commission <br />wish to reconsider the dual use of this area? <br />The parks CIP has five pavilions over the next 5 years being added to the park system. Lions Park is <br />being considered for a pavilion in 2026 with the reconstruction of the playground. Construction of a park <br />shelter similar to those constructed in Pebble, Goose Lake and Ivywood Park cost around $90,000. If a <br />pavilion is considered, would the parks commission like to recommend a shelter similar to what we have <br />installed in the past or consider a different design. <br />Trail and parking lot improvements are also being considered with the 2026 Lions Park project. A trail <br />connecting the parking lot to the playground, ice rink, volleyball courts and concession stand will add <br />connectivity and access to all the parks amenities. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />The Parks Commission reviewed the CIP in May of 2025. At that time $300,000 was scheduled <br />for the playground replacement at Lions Park. Court resurfacing is also scheduled in 2026 and is <br />expected to cost around $50,000. Paving of the parking lot and trail are expected to cost <br />approximately $80,000.