Work Session Apr. 21, 2026: Parks Levy

The City of Springfield, Ohio held a work session on April 21, 2026, focused on discussing the upcoming parks levy renewal set for the May ballot. Leanne Castillo, Director of the Clark County Park District, presented information about the levy, which is a 6-mill tax based on 2011 property valuations and provides approximately 75% of the park district's maintenance budget. The levy funds maintenance for 33 parks and extensive trail systems, supporting activities and partnerships that benefit the community. Commissioners expressed strong support for the levy, emphasizing that it is not a tax increase but a renewal to maintain current funding levels amid rising costs. The session concluded with a unanimous vote to support the levy and encourage citizens to vote in favor of it.