Agenda Packet

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting · 2026-05-12 · agenda_packet

This document contains the agenda for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on May 12, 2026, and minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting, along with various updates and event schedules from the Fernandina Beach Golf Club and Parks & Recreation Department. Several projects are mentioned, including the "Waterfront Park: Grand Opening" (complete with items to be addressed), "MLK Fields" (design proposal approved by City Commission on April 7th, kick-off meeting April 28th), "Columbarium" (design approved by City Commission, construction drawings next, FY27 budget for construction), "Third phase of window replacement at ARC and 1st phase at MLK" (in progress, slight delay due to product), "Beach Access 9 (Jasmine)" (application submitted to FDEP, project pushed to FY27), "Lighthouse fence and pavers" (staff to move forward with projects, contractor meeting week of May 4th), "Ybor Alvarez Soccer Complex" (staff working on concept with FAA), and "Parks & Recreation Master Plan" (Teams call scheduled May 6th to adjust scope). Upcoming special events include "Opening of the Beaches" (May 16th), "Last Sandcastle by Wild Amelia" (May 13th-16th), "Concerts for Conservation" (May 17th), "Church In the Park" (May 24th), "National Eucharistic Procession" (May 25th), "Memorial Day Service" (May 25th), "Fishing Rodeo" (May 29-30th), "L.E.A.D Level Up Summer Kick-Off" (May 30th), "Sounds on Centre" (June 5th), "Gumball 3000 Rally" (June 5th), and "Pride Parade & Festival" (June 6th). The document also details "Upcoming May Events" and "Annual Membership Sales" for the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, as well as "Community Connections" including "CivicRec Online Registration," "Sports" (Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, Roller Hockey), "Fitness Areas," "Aquatics," "Youth & Teen Programs," and "Leisure Activities" (Food Truck Fridays).