Park Board for 11/2/2026

The City of Troy, Ohio, Park Board met on November 2, 2026. The board approved authorizing its president to execute an environmental covenant for the Great Miami River Low Dam Removal Project, covering a small riverside parcel where project funds will be used. The project received $3.6 million from the Ohio EPA. The board also recommended that City Council authorize the director of public service and safety to advertise for bids and enter a contract to construct a wetland at Duke Park; H2Ohio funding is expected to cover any asphalt repaving damaged by construction traffic. No contractor or contract amount was identified. The board approved proposed winter golf green fees and cart pricing, though the specific rates were not stated in the transcript.

The board discussed the Community Park playground design but took no action to approve a final design or purchase. Staff described a 2027 budget allocation of $500,000, potentially increasing to about $750,000 if grant funding comes through; the equipment proposal was approximately $580,000, with a separate turf bid of about $140,000 (also cited as $140,789). Members supported the equipment direction while requesting further work on the layout and turf design. Pickleball association representatives raised potential future spending needs—including court lighting, nets, benches, and other amenities—with staff noting that Duke Park planning and budgeting are underway. A city parks foundation was also discussed as a possible future vehicle for tax-deductible donations. No vendor selection or contract award was made.