# 2026.10.28 Parks & Rec Advisory Board Meeting

The Town of Apex Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting, identified by its title as October 28, 2026 (the metadata timestamp is October 29), included updates on park operations, rezoning referrals, and the Apex Community Park playground renovation. Staff and consultant Surface 678 presented the playground’s early design concepts after community engagement, with priorities including inclusive and accessible play, shade, seating, sightlines, and retaining existing trees. Design development is expected to continue over the next two to two-and-a-half months, and staff are pursuing a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. No contract award, procurement vote, or project budget amount was reported.

The board approved recommendations for fees in lieu of parkland dedication for two rezoning requests: Prince Farms and a proposed 132-unit multifamily development. For the multifamily proposal, the stated 2026 rate was $2,564.75 per unit, and the motion to approve staff’s recommendation carried. Staff also reported that park hours had been formally extended by one hour in the morning and that later evening hours may require further review, including staffing considerations. A December 9 agenda item is planned to address community feedback and competing concerns about pickleball facilities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Sources
- [2026.10.28 Parks & Rec Advisory Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd8lTn0saKo) - Town of Apex