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The 4/23/2026 meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.

The Board of Parks Commissioners held a meeting on April 23, 2026. The meeting began with public comments. Staff presented the draft racquet sports strategy; the strategy aims to increase playtime for both sports and create better facilities for open versus closed play styles. Commissioners asked questions about data collection methods, implementation timeline, and the rationale behind site selections. The meeting also included a presentation from Sail Sand Point; updates from Planning and Capital Development on various park projects, including new community centers and facility improvements; and an update from the Interim Superintendent on department operations and upcoming events. The board approved the establishment of new subcommittees as discussed in their previous meeting.