# 10/01/2026 - Mercer Island - Parks & Recreation Commission

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on October 1, 2026, included a staff update and a recap of summer recreation programs. A consultant solicitation is underway for a limited-scope parks and recreation planning process building on the 2022 PROS Plan; a joint kickoff with the Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts Council, and Open Space Conservancy Trust is planned for December 2026. The plan is required to be adopted by March 1, 2028. Staff also reported purchasing a new synthetic-turf sweeper, with no cost or vendor identified, and noted an upcoming parks capital project update. No contract award or procurement-related spending motion was recorded.

Summer camps brought the city approximately $79,000 in revenue, exceeding the $60,000 goal by just over $19,000. Most camps operated under contractor agreements with revenue shares generally ranging from 20% to 30%; no contractor names or contract values were specified. The commission discussed continuing the successful pilot rowing camp under its existing operating guidelines and balancing future recreation demand with park use and planned improvements. Motions to approve the minutes and excuse an absence passed by roll-call vote.

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**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 01, 2026