REPORT TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Recommend to City Council Approval of the Preferred Concept Plan for the Lakewood Park Renovation Project
Report
BACKGROUND
Lakewood Park was originally constructed in 1960 with grounds covering nearly 11 acres. It is a community park within the Lakewood area featuring an outer space theme. Park features include a basketball court, tennis courts, handball/racquetball courts, reservable ballfields, horseshoe pits, mini-skate park, tot and youth playgrounds, sand volleyball court, splash pad, fire pit, gazebo, community building, restrooms, and picnic tables. Lakewood Park is adjacent to the Lakewood Elementary School and field as well as the John W. Christian Greenbelt pathway.
On September 13, 2022, Verde Design, Inc., a landscape architecture firm, was awarded a contract for design and construction support services for the Lakewood Park Renovation and Enhancement Project (RTC No. 22-0586). The project objective is to renovate the grounds and ensure sustainability for the future by enhancing recreational usability, increasing attractiveness, reducing maintenance needs, and reducing the use of utilities. This project includes replacement of the athletic field with synthetic turf, addition of a dog park, replacement of recreation, maintenance, restroom and concession buildings, replacement of park and building lighting systems with energy efficient fixtures, renovation of playground equipment, splash pad and skate park, replacement of portions of landscaped and ornamental grass areas and the associated irrigation/pump system, replacement of portions of drainage systems and concrete pathways. Additionally, the project includes facilitating community outreach and preparation of a preferred conceptual plan for consideration. City Council approval of a preferred conceptual plan will initiate the development of the detailed design and construction documents that will be used as part of the invitation to bid proc...
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