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Centennial Park Court Configuration and Costs

Summary

Residents and commissioners debated whether to spend over half a million dollars to add a basketball court back into the Centennial Park renovation plans. Ultimately, the change order failed, and the city plans to stick with the base tennis and pickleball design while looking into future options.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Saved the city $532,350 in additional construction and stormwater management costs by rejecting the change order.

✅Who benefits

City taxpayers and the municipal budget, which avoids significant additional capital outlay for park recreation amenities.

⚠️Who could be affected

Local basketball players who will not receive an upgraded full-size court under the current construction phase.

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