Board of Park Commissioners Meeting September 14, 2026

The City of Wichita Board of Park Commissioners held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were discussed. Key topics included approval of a lease agreement with Botanica Inc. to expand their managed area and enable grant applications for a water conservation project aimed at creating a closed-loop irrigation system using stormwater and runoff. The board approved sending this lease agreement to the city council. Additionally, the board reviewed an RFP process for activating Woodlong North Park, selecting a nonprofit tenant to provide community health and senior services under a one-year lease with rent payments. The board also discussed extending a maintenance agreement with a nonprofit group for trail upkeep, with no direct financial impact to the city. Updates on golf course operations included upcoming irrigation system bids and ongoing maintenance projects. The board received financial reports showing strong revenue performance and discussed various capital improvement projects such as playground equipment replacements and park maintenance efforts. The meeting concluded with updates on the park master plan timeline and community engagement efforts.