Agenda (PDF)

Public Recreation and Parks Board · 2026-09-16 · agenda

The document is a City of Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board meeting agenda for September 16, 2026, with multiple items. Item 2026-674 is a stakeholder presentation on the Thelma Boltin Site Redevelopment Project, which includes conceptual design for the Thelma Boltin Trailhead, initial alignment for the Sweetwater Trail Loop System, and stormwater improvements, with a $2M construction budget. The project is located at the Thelma Boltin Site, with the proposed Sweetwater Greenway Trail Corridor following NE Boulevard from University Avenue to 10th Avenue, and 10th Avenue west to connect with the existing 6th Street Trail. The presentation is for information only, no board action is required. Item 2026-676 is an update on August Recreation Board updates, including various projects such as the Wilhelmina Johnson Center Renovation (3,800SF building), Bivens Arm Nature Park (closed for marsh restoration and boardwalk repairs), Alfred A. Ring Park wildflower garden renovation, and others. Item 2026-677 is the election of a new Vice Chair. The document also includes minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting, which mention a new park near the airport presented by neighbor Paul Mehrlich, CEO at the airport, with preliminary ideas and plans. No decisions are made in this document; it is an agenda and informational presentation.