7/21/2026 Agenda Packet

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting · 2026-07-21 · 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.