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The 2026 Spring & Summer Program Guide is Here!

Warmer weather is on the way, school will soon be out, and JC Parks is ready to help you make the most of it with the brand-new 2026 Spring/Summer Program Guide. From outdoor adventures and summer camps to leagues, pools …

Staff Spotlight, January 2026
Staff Spotlight: New Faces Serving Our Community

Simon Schroeter, JC Parks City Forester and Arborist While Simon Schroeter is only in his second week as the City Forester and Arborist at JC Parks, he already has a full plate. Filling a vacancy left open for nearly thr …

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Parks Perks Official Rules (2026)

Monthly E-Newsletter Giveaway – Official Rules EligibilityThe Monthly E-Newsletter Giveaway is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of JC Parks & Recreation and their i …

McKay Park Restrooms

TIMELINE AND IMPACT Construction began December 2025 Anticipated completion: February 2026 Temporary closure of restrooms during construction BUDGET Projected Cost: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Parks Capital Improvement Pr …

Staff Spotlight: Hands Behind the Parks

Shawn Sachs, JC Parks Sr. Parks Maintenance Worker Shawn Sachs has been with JC Parks for twelve years, serving the department as a Parks Maintenance Worker. This year, he got to add “Senior” to that title, having receiv …

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Washington Park Ice Arena Ice Resurfacer

  TIMELINE  Equipment delivered June 2025 BUDGET: Equipment Cost: $149,579.00 Funding Source: Parks Capital Improvement Program 1/2 cent sales tax Vendor: CTM Services SCOPE OF WORK Replace ice resurfacing machine with 2 …

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Oak Hills Pumphouse Repairs

TIMELINE AND IMPACT Start date: December 2024 Project completed May 2025 BUDGET Project Budget: $15,000.00 Project Cost: $44,754.75 Funding Source: Parks Capital Improvement Program 1/2 cent sales tax Contractor: Dexter …

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Hough Park Lake Road Repairs

TIMELINE AND IMPACT Start date: June 2025 Project completed August 2025 Temporary closure of the road during construction BUDGET Project Budget: $22,803.55 Project Cost: $20,803.55 Funding Source: Parks Capital Improveme …

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Riverside Pool Pumphouse

TIMELINE AND IMPACT Start date: October 2025 Completed February 2026 Off-season – no anticipated closures BUDGET Project Budget: $40,000 Project Cost: TBD Funding Source: Parks Capital Improvement Program 1/2 cent sales …

Binder Pavilion Restrooms

  TIMELINE  Construction began October 2024 Project completed February 2025 Temporary closure of restrooms during construction BUDGET Project Budget: $75,000.00 Project Cost: $43,569.89 Funding Sources: Parks Capital Imp …