Long Beach Park Board June 23, 2026

The Long Beach Park Board held a meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing primarily on park maintenance, summer camp updates, and infrastructure improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included approving a motion to engage Swood and Associates for extending wooden steps at stop 22 to improve safety, with the contract officially awarded during the meeting. The board also discussed ongoing maintenance contracts for invasive plant treatment and tree removal, with quotes being obtained for removing dead locust trees on park property. Additionally, the board reviewed options and quotes for refurbishing or replacing deteriorating stop signs and welcome signs, with plans to establish a maintenance process and budget considerations. There was also discussion about rezoning parks to a new zoning district to better reflect park uses. Public comments addressed concerns about the safety and design of the newly installed steps at stop 22, with acknowledgment of budget constraints affecting the scope of improvements. No new contracts were awarded beyond the step repair engagement, but several action items related to procurement and budgeting were identified for future follow-up.