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Tilles Park splash pad

The city will spend about $1 million on a new, larger splash pad at Tilles Park, replacing a cheaply built one from a prior administration that would otherwise need a $150,000 mechanical retrofit. The old pad becomes a basketball court.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

MediumParks Rec

Maybranch Greenway within Levee Improvement District No. 1

A proposed one-mile concrete trail segment crossing levee district land was rejected 3-1, with the no vote citing lifetime maintenance costs; supporters say it's a planned, grant-funded trail with no new flood risk. It returns November 17.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026