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7/21/2026 Agenda Packet

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting on April 21, 2026, included updates on several projects. The City Center expansion is out to bid with a bid opening on May 15, aiming for a July groundbreaking and subsequent opening of two soccer fields. Willow Run Park's bid timeline is pushed to July due to Echo grant applications. W.J. Architects is slated for the REC West project design, with an intent to award going before City Council on May 5. White Place Park is in the design phase. The Gamble Place agreement is not finalized. A 9-hole disc golf course at Buschman Park is nearing its official opening. The Coraci land purchase is progressing slowly but without issues, with fields to be installed post-acquisition using bond funding. Potential land swaps or purchases involving schools were discussed. The proposed renaming of Lakeside Community Center to Allen Green Center will go before City Council on May 5, followed by a 30-day public comment period. The department is fully staffed and prepared for expansions. Youth basketball has high demand with waitlists, and Rec West is expected to alleviate this. Adult Flag Football is starting. The 2027 baseball season opening day is March 6, 2027. The Little Oranges program is concluding, and the Recreational Special Needs program begins in May. Upcoming events include the Mayor’s Golf Tournament on June 20 and America 250 celebrations. The "Stars and Strides" walking contest is ongoing. Approximately 90% of youth basketball participants are Port Orange residents, with potential for prioritizing residents if out-of-city participation becomes an issue.

Board:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Agenda_packet
Address:
1395 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, Florida

Final 7/21/2026 Agenda

This document is an agenda for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting for the City of Port Orange, scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The agenda includes standard meeting procedures like Call to Order, Roll Call, consideration of minutes, bond and budget updates, the Director's report, items for the next agenda, public comments, board comments, and adjournment. Specific project details or business opportunities are not stated in this agenda.

Board:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Agenda
Address:
1395 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange

4/21/2026 Agenda Packet

[1395 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, Florida] The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting on January 20, 2026, included updates on several bond projects. Willow Run and City Center expansion are 90% designed, awaiting electrical additions. White Place Park is approximately 20% designed. Depot Park design is underway. Coraci renovations are in progress, with Coraci North pending purchase approval. City Center fields are ready to bid but will be delayed until the end of the season. A new pavilion adjacent to the City Center playground is under construction. The Causeway dock is closed for renovations. New ADA-accessible restrooms are being installed at the All-Children's Park. Lighting has been added to the south field at City Center. A nine-hole disc golf course is planned for Bushman Park, to be completed in-house starting in early February. Memorial Park boardwalks and lighting have been replaced, with sidewalk repouring underway. The Board recommended Lakeside for renaming in honor of former Mayor Allen Green. The return of the Gamble Place property (145 acres) to the City of Port Orange was announced, with Parks and Recreation managing approximately nine acres for public use, including walking areas, kayaking, and fishing. Additional uses like trails, disc golf, events, and rentals are being considered. Residential development is not permitted. Rec Center West project, including architect selection, is scheduled to go before Council in February and will be delivered as a design/build contract. Baseball and softball registration is ending, with Opening Day on March 7, 2026, at Coraci Park. Soccer registration is in February, with senior games starting in March. America 250 events are planned, including a hometown heroes banner program and Fourth of July celebration activities.

Board:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Date:
2026-04-21
Type:
Agenda_packet
Decision:
Recommended (Lakeside for renaming)
Address:
1395 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, Florida
Applicant:
City of Port Orange Parks & Recreation Department

4/21/2026 Final Agenda

This document is an agenda for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting of the City of Port Orange, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The agenda includes standard meeting procedures such as roll call, election of a vice chair, consideration of previous minutes, bond and budget updates, the Parks & Recreation Director's report, public comments, and board comments. It also notes the next meeting date and a board report to the City Council. The document provides legal notices regarding appeals, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and information for the hearing impaired.

Board:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Date:
2026-04-21
Type:
Agenda
Address:
1395 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange

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