Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting -- 10.13.2026

The Town of Penfield Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee met on October 13, 2026 (the video metadata is dated October 14). The committee received updates on trail hikes and completed trail-map work, seasonal parks maintenance, and the planned opening of the Alfus Clark House Lodge for reservations. Recreation staff discussed a possible change to lodge and shelter booking schedules, including opening reservations farther in advance. Members raised concerns about preserving access for town events, disc golf tournaments, and cross-country meets; staff will continue working through scheduling and fee options. No vote or procurement award was reported on this topic.

The committee also heard that the Shadow Pines South work is nearing finalization and will be presented to the Town Board, with grant funding still under consideration; staff had received information about the New York BRICKS grant, which may be an option, with a December deadline. A Girl Scout Gold Award project is developing a proposal to extend trails near the pickleball courts, with a possible crushed-stone surface and further planning required before construction. No contract amount, formal bid approval, or other spending action was identified in the transcript.