Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, November 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM

The Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on November 5, 2026, included public comments on youth soccer age-group standards and safety and maintenance needs at baseball and softball fields. Staff said field refurbishment is being addressed and that RFPs related to MC Riley and Bluffton facilities are in process or expected to be issued. No vendor selections or contract awards were reported, and the transcript does not establish a procurement-related vote by the board.

Staff reviewed capital projects and funding: Brace turf fields remain targeted for completion in Q4 2027; Wesley Felix senior center is complete and Agnes Major is expected to finish in Q4 2026; funding for Charles Brown improvements has been approved, though work has not started; and Burton Wells improvements are planned under approved bond funding. The Beaufort pool renovation RFP is expected imminently, with work targeted to begin in six to eight months. Staff also reported that $15 million is being advanced for a regional complex project estimated at $25–30 million, with feasibility and site-selection work among the planned components; a third reading was expected the following week. Capital improvement requests for FY28 and an ATAX grant submission were also noted. The school district pool agreement was renewed under updated, streamlined terms.