Parks Commission Regular Meeting 9/15/2026 (6PM)

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission held their regular meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement and budget discussions took place. The commission acknowledged a $15,500 donation from the Eureka Springs Preservation Society for the restoration of the Crescent Gazebo and discussed an additional $2,500 donation for rebuilding the Crescent Pergola, with a total pergola project budget of $5,000. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Lake Leatherwood Bike Park shuttle operations, including a proposal to purchase a shuttle vehicle with a budget allocation of up to $25,000. The commission approved the bike park shuttle proposal and amended the budget to include the shuttle purchase and pergola project funding. Discussions also covered operational plans for the bike park manager position, potential revenue streams from shuttle operations, and the importance of marketing and maintenance. The commission emphasized careful tracking of expenses and revenues related to the shuttle service and bike park activities. The meeting concluded with motions passed unanimously to approve the amended budget and the bike park shuttle proposal.