April 28, 2026 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes

Parks & Recreation Committee · 2026-04-28 · minutes

The Parks & Recreation Committee meeting on April 28, 2026, discussed several upcoming events and projects. Key items included planning for Founder's Day on May 2, 2026, at the Destin Community Center, and preparations for Memorial Day and 4th of July events. The 4th of July fireworks show at Harborwalk is budgeted at $40,000, with a request for an additional $10,000 for specific shells. The committee also discussed a recreation calendar work plan, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pickleball courts, and the possibility of installing an ice machine at Joe's Bayou Boat Launch. The Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park has been re-seeded, and nautical fencing has been installed at Norriego Point. The next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026.