Hendersonville Parks Board 5/18/2026

The City of Hendersonville Parks Board held a meeting on May 18, 2026, focusing on various park and recreation activities and budget considerations. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a weekly ice cream truck presence at Mary's Magical Place during June and July, and budget recommendations that maintained current funding levels without cuts or new positions, though there was expressed need for additional maintenance staff. The board discussed capital improvement projects such as the replacement of the golf cart fleet at Country Hills Golf Course, the upcoming bike pump track at Veterans Park, and the maintenance shop relocation with bids opening soon. Event planning and scheduling were also addressed, including the Hendersonville Spring Carnival and other community sports leagues. The board voted to recommend the parks budget to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen without changes. Overall, the meeting covered operational updates, capital projects, and event coordination with an emphasis on maintaining service levels within the existing budget framework.