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Parks & Recreation Commission

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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 27, 2026Last meeting Aug 13, 20267 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Backs Little Badger Trail Grant

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Commission Backs Little Badger Trail Grant

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 8-0 to recommend that City Council approve submitting a Recreation and Conservation Office grant application for Little Badger Mountain Trail improvements.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Golf Course Lease Terms Reviewed

The Commission reviewed revised Columbia Point Golf Course lease terms and considered forwarding the agreement to City Council for action. Proposed changes address lease duration, outstanding debt service, capital reserves, public access through reasonable fees, and continued course improvements.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Meals Program Served 278,451 Meals

The Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels program served 278,451 meals to 2,554 seniors during the past year, with the Richland Community Center providing kitchen and dining space for weekday meals.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Commission backs $850,000 playground plan

The commission voted 8-0 to recommend City Council approval of the final Phase 2 playground concept for West Village Community Park. The project would combine $450,000 carried over from 2025, $300,000 in 2026 funding, and $100,000 from park reserves.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 19, 2025

Parks plan identifies walk-access gaps

The commission reviewed preliminary mapping showing areas of Richland with gaps in access to parks within a ten-minute walk. Members also discussed a draft strategic framework and priorities for potential recommendations and capital projects.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 13, 2025

Commission Discusses Parks and Trail Projects

The commission discussed future bike park and trail development, including expanded mountain biking amenities, improved trail experiences, and coordination on locations and design concepts. No major policy, funding, or service changes were approved.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 25, 2025

Parks Commission Reviews Safety and Trail Access

The commission reviewed park safety concerns, including after-hours activity and vandalism, and explored whether irrigation canal corridors could support future trail connections. No formal action was taken.

1 min readMunicipal coverage