Public Recreation and Parks Board
City of Gainesville
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Agenda (PDF)
The Public Recreation and Parks Board met on July 8, 2026. The meeting included updates on various Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs projects. The Wilhelmina Johnson Center is undergoing renovation, including interior upgrades and exterior improvements. Bivens Arm Nature Park is closed for marsh restoration and boardwalk repairs. Alfred A. Ring Park's wildflower garden will be temporarily closed for renovation. The document also details June 2026 updates for the Aquatics, Athletics, Depot Park, Education, and Ironwood Golf Course sections. The Wilhelmina Johnson Center project involves a comprehensive renovation of a 3,800SF building, including interior upgrades (restrooms, lighting, flooring, ceilings, windows, insulation, doors) and exterior renovations (accessibility, lighting, stucco repairs, security camera system, roof, porches). Sitework includes rerouting electrical service, upgraded site lighting, new sewer lateral, stormwater enhancements, new concrete sidewalks, bike racks, parking lot resurfacing, and landscaping. Flat demolition is complete, and the building will be tented for termites in early May. Renovations will continue after termite treatment. [Bivens Arm Nature Park] Bivens Arm Nature Park is currently closed for marsh restoration and boardwalk repairs. The project is jointly managed by the Public Works Department and Wild Spaces & Public Places. Marsh restoration activities are scheduled to begin this month, with boardwalk repairs anticipated to start in August. A Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract of $3,510,536 has been awarded to Oelrich Construction. $2,179,460 of the total project cost is funded through WSPP for the boardwalk repair component. [Alfred A. Ring Park] The wildflower garden at Alfred A. Ring Park will be temporarily closed to the public for renovation. The project is currently in the bid phase, with construction anticipated to begin later this summer following contract award.
- Board:
- Public Recreation and Parks Board
- Date:
- 2026-07-08
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- Bivens Arm Nature Park
- Applicant:
- Public Works Department and Wild Spaces & Public Places
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Public Recreation and Parks Board Meeting of the City of Gainesville. It lists several business discussion items, including updates from the PRCA Director and June Rec Board Updates. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting on May 13, 2026, and sets the next meeting date for August 12, 2026. There are no specific construction projects detailed, but rather informational updates and board business. The document also includes information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Board:
- Public Recreation and Parks Board
- Date:
- 2026-07-08
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
[Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] The City of Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board met on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The agenda included several business discussion items. Item 1, 2026-336, involved a stakeholder presentation by Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP). Item 2, 2026-99, was an update on April Rec Board activities. Item 3, 2026-192, was a review of the PRPB Bylaws. Public comment included a donation offer of sculptures and art, and a complaint about pickleball noise at Tom Petty Park. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026. The April 8, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. Officer nominations were made and approved. Bylaw review was postponed. New applicants were voted on and approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:26 pm. [case 2026-99] The City of Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board reviewed updates for March 2026. The Aquatics Section reported attendance of 7,648, with pools open for Spring hours. Summer Swim Lessons registration opened May 1. Lifeguard classes began March 16. Staffing updates included an offered Aquatics Supervisor position and a resigned Depot Park Supervisor. The Athletics Section noted ongoing Pickle Ball and Adult Softball leagues, and Gainesville City Baseball concluding. Depot Park reported 19,697 visitors in March, with details on park counts, play area counts, pavilions, field trips, and special events. Rentals and net revenue for pavilions and special events were also reported. Staff updates included promotions and new hires in the Depot Park and Recreation Education sections. Net revenue and attendance reports for various programs were provided. Programming for the Lil Cooking Club was announced. The Ironwood Golf Course reported 4,040 rounds played and revenue figures. Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) webpages are active, and project updates were provided for City Hall Plaza Renovation and NE 31st Avenue Multipurpose Trail. Other projects include Tom Petty Park Pickleball Courts, Wilhelmina Johnson Center Renovation, and various other park and trail improvements. [case 2026-193A, 2026-192A, 2026-257] The City of Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board met on April 8, 2026. The agenda included approval of minutes from February 11 and March 11, 2026 meetings, chairperson comments, and business discussion items. Item 1, 2026-99, was a March Rec Board Update. Item 2, 2026-193A, involved PRPB Officer Nominations, with William Burger nominated for Chair, Dwight Bailey for Vice Chair, and Daniel Jacobs for Secretary, which was approved. Item 3, 2026-192A, was a Bylaw Review Memo from the Clerk, which was postponed. Item 4, 2026-257, involved voting on accepting new PRPB applicants, which was approved. Public comment included a neighbor offering sculptures and art for donation and complaining about pickleball noise at Tom Petty Park, suggesting a sound barrier. The next meeting date was set for May 13, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 1:26 pm. [case 2026-192B] The City of Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board reviewed the Bylaws, Article I - Name, Article II - Governing Ordinance, Article III - Purpose, and Article IV - Membership. The bylaws supplement the PRPB's governing policy. The purpose includes assisting and advising the City Commission on recreation and open space projects. Membership consists of up to nine members and one student adjunct member, with potential for two ex-officio members. Article V covers Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer) and their duties. Article VI details Meetings, including monthly meetings, special meetings, quorum requirements, and public access. Article VII covers Reports, with recommendations forwarded to the City Commission. Article VIII outlines Rules of Procedure, adhering to Robert's Rules of Order. Article IX addresses Conflict of Interest. Article X details Amendment of Bylaws, requiring a two-thirds vote. Article XI covers Subcommittees, both standing and temporary. The bylaws were approved on August 10, 2022.
- Board:
- Public Recreation and Parks Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-13
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approved (Officer Nominations, New Applicants)
- Address:
- Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Public Recreation and Parks Board Meeting of the City of Gainesville. It lists several business discussion items, including a stakeholder presentation on Wild Spaces Public Places, updates from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and a review of the PRPB Bylaws. The agenda also includes standard meeting procedures like call to order, approval of minutes, chairperson comments, member comment, public comment, and adjournment. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The members of the board are listed. Information is provided for individuals needing accommodations for disabilities.
- Board:
- Public Recreation and Parks Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-13
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Minutes (PDF)
The Public Recreation and Parks Board Meeting was held on May 13, 2026. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. Key discussion items included a stakeholder presentation on the Thelma Boltin project, April Rec Board Updates, and a Bylaws Review. Public comment was received regarding the Thelma Boltin Center presentation, and the Director reported on upcoming Gainesville Circus Center events. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 1:38 pm.
- Board:
- Public Recreation and Parks Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-13
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved (Agenda and Minutes)
- Address:
- Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Wild Spaces Public Places (for Thelma Boltin project presentation)
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