Board of Park Commissioners Meeting November 9, 2026

The City of Wichita Board of Park Commissioners met November 9, 2026. The board unanimously approved a revised donation of 7,161.62 square feet of Linwood Park property—400.02 square feet more than previously approved—to support the Mount Vernon and Hydraulic intersection reconstruction. The project includes redesigned intersection geometry, sidewalks, ADA improvements, bike lanes, signals, and replacement park signs; the city will hold a public hearing on December 1 regarding the federally required Section 4(f) review and proposed finding of de minimis impact. Public commenters also raised concerns about a proposed school-district land exchange involving parkland, but the board took no action on that matter.

Staff reported planned 2027 tree purchases of 1,600 bare-root trees for $61,100 and 125 balled-and-burlapped trees for $57,181, plus anticipated planting labor costs of $40,464. Staff also reported an RFP for a construction services provider for Boston Recreation Center in 2027, without identifying a selected provider, and said remaining funds may support another stump-removal contract targeting about 400 stumps. The city’s existing media-buying contract with PopMedia was discussed alongside upcoming Parks and Recreation advertising campaigns; venue rentals generate more than $500,000 annually, with approximately $5,500 allocated to their advertising campaign. No vendor award or new media-contract vote was reported.