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Beach and Parks Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Advances Beach Rules and Fees

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Park upgrades advance with cameras and playgrounds

The committee reviewed parks projects included in the approved 2027 budget, including security cameras at Eastern Point Beach and Washington Park, guardrail fencing, a new playscape, equipment, and driveway work. It also recorded $25,000 in donations for playground equipment.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Washington Park Renovations Continue

Washington Park roof work is progressing, with roofs completed on Pavilions 1 through 4 and additional pavilion, bathroom, and electrical-room roofs scheduled next. The proposed city budget also includes upgraded beach cameras, new Washington Park cameras, a park guardrail fence, a mower and trailer, and completion of the Park House driveway.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Beach Opening Set for June 13

Eastern Point Beach is scheduled to open daily on June 13, 2026, with portable toilets returning April 15. The committee received two bids to operate the beach concession stand, which will be moved to the next Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Washington Park Construction Begins

Construction has begun at Washington Park, including reroofing the pavilions, residing outbuildings, and refreshing two restrooms near the pavilions.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Committee Advances Beach Rules and Fees

The committee voted to forward the 2026 beach rules and Recreation Department user fees to City Council. The proposed fee schedule raises nonresident Summer Playground fees by $10 per week, while the beach rule change allows children age 12 and older to attend unattended.

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