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Aug 21, 2026

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Kiwanis Park Project Agreement Approved

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Youth Fields Get Interim Improvements

Lake Wales cannot currently fund the planned $40 million football stadium complex, so Parks and Recreation removed a baseball outfield fence at Frazier Fields to create more practice space and is working with Duke Energy on possible lighting changes. The meeting had no quorum, so the June 15 minutes were not approved and no formal votes were taken.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Soccer upgrades delay fall league play

The Hunt Brothers Soccer Complex has been returned to city staff for major infrastructure upgrades, suspending training and scrimmages and making normal autumn league play unlikely. The fields could return by mid-October, but weather could extend the delay into November; the league is preparing contingency plans.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Recreation projects and programs move forward

Staff reported that a new BMX facility, center stage, and parking could cost approximately $15 million, with funding partnerships to be discussed with the Tourism Development Council and Polk County. The current Barney’s Dream Playground remains closed because of unsafe, deteriorating surfacing, while a fully ADA-accessible replacement is planned.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Commission Endorses All-Wheels Track

The Recreation Commission unanimously endorsed advancing a paved All-Wheels BMX and pump track near the soccer fields and Tractor Lake. The proposed facility would include a competition track, pump track, shaded plaza, and bicycle safety playground for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Specific costs are still being developed, while the project is being positioned for sports tourism funding.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Pram Building Project Awaits Required Approvals

Plans for a new pram building are paused until zoning and planning approval and Florida Department of Environmental Protection authorization are secured. The project already has a 3D rendering and floor plan, but the required approvals must confirm the building’s elevation and distance from the shoreline.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Tennis court fundraising gets board support

The commission unanimously supported allowing fundraising at the tennis courts for the high school team, with organizers directed to contact the Parks and Recreation Director. Staff also reported that Crystal Lake Park and Trail Extension design is 90% complete, while Northwest Complex construction dates remain pending.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Kiwanis Park Project Agreement Approved

The Recreation Commission approved a construction management agreement for Kiwanis Park covering a new loop trail and replacement of the bathrooms, playground, and pavilion. The existing Northwest basketball courts will be resurfaced within the next month with new nets and fencing because relocating them cost more than expected.

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