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Charnow Park Improvements Design

Summary

The park's splash pad has been a maintenance headache, and staff proposed two redesign options: a fenced kids' zone with splash pad up north plus a bigger fitness area south, demolishing 12,000+ square feet of unused berms. Board members pushed back on moving the splash pad off-center, wanted shade for exercise equipment and the playground, and demanded the Garfield bathrooms be fixed immediately. The project has $2 million committed and awaits a federal grant decision in early 2026.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$2 million committed by the CRA, potentially doubling to $4 million if the federal matching grant comes through; the splash pad option alone runs $650,000 versus $150,000 for misters.

✅Who benefits

Beach visitors, families with kids, fitness users, and nearby businesses at one of the busiest spots on Hollywood Beach.

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