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Downtown Civic Area and Memorial Park Master Plan

Summary

Phase one of the downtown Memorial Park master plan has begun, with a big community outreach push and a public engagement presentation planned for the October 27 meeting.

At a glance

Total mentions
14
Last 30 days
5

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

To be determined based on planning scope and regional agency agreements.

✅Who benefits

All residents who use Memorial Park and want input on its future.

⚠️Who could be affected

None

Mentions & discussions (9)

City of Boca Raton News FlashNov 2, 2026

Memorial Park. Your Voice. Our Future.

The City is developing a Master Plan for Memorial Park and inviting residents, businesses and community stakeholders to help shape its future through public input and engagement opportunities.

City of Boca Raton News FlashNov 2, 2026

City Kicks Off Memorial Park Master Planning, Invites Community Input

November 2, 2026

MeetingOct 27, 2026

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026

Consultants Chen Moore laid out a listen-first plan: November workshops and kiosks, a bilingual survey, and a December design charrette, all under the Boca Forward umbrella.

MeetingOct 13, 2026

City Council (Regular) - Oct 13, 2026

Phase one of the downtown Memorial Park master plan has begun, with a big community outreach push and a public engagement presentation planned for the October 27 meeting.

MeetingJun 18, 2026

Special Meeting - Jun 18, 2026

The city reviewed its multi-year Capital Improvements Program, including a $7.5 million allocation for preliminary planning and design work around Memorial Park and civic buildings. Council members debated the appropriate pacing and oversight of major capital outlays.

MeetingApr 27, 2026

Workshop (Regular) - Apr 27, 2026

City staff and parks officials are prioritizing short- and long-term upgrades for Memorial Park and local softball facilities, including restrooms, lighting, and field maintenance.

MeetingApr 14, 2026

City Council (Regular) - Apr 14, 2026

The council created a task force to gather resident input on the future of city-owned downtown buildings, though some debated whether professional urban planners should lead the effort instead.

MeetingApr 13, 2026

Workshop (Regular) - Apr 13, 2026

Mayor Thomson proposed a downtown task force backed by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to run public charrettes and gather resident feedback.

Sun SentinelApr 13, 2026

Boca Raton’s new leaders address Memorial Park and placing measures on the ballot

Boca Raton’s new leaders address Memorial Park and placing measures on the ballot Sun Sentinel

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