Joe Skiles Park Improvement Project

Hope you've been enjoying the park upgrades lately! We've noticed some lingering sandbur stickers, despite all the work we've put in.

So, what's the deal? Well, turns out, even with all the regrading and new sod, some areas remained untouched leaving sandbur seeds behind and even the areas that were graded still have stickers deep into the soil. But we're on it!

With the new irrigation system and more frequent mowing, hitting them with treatments to stop any new growth, will make it tough for those pesky burs to thrive. While there might still be a few hanging on, we're not giving up. Your patience means a lot as we work to keep our park beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Have you noticed the completion of the various improvements at Joe Skiles Park?! Come out and celebrate with us as we celebrate National Trails Day and celebrate all the new improvements at Joe Skiles Park!

Check out the new pavilion at Joe Skiles Park! Let us know your thoughts!

Parks and Recreation continually assesses the diverse tree species in our city parks. Working closely with our Urban Forester and Arborist, we've identified a Red Oak tree on Stonegate Drive that requires removal.

The tree is a Red Oak with one of three leads dead and is infected with Hypoxylon canker. Removal of just the dead lead will leave the tree structurally imbalanced towards the street. The tree is scheduled for removal this week.

Have you noticed the new parks new look? Over the last several weeks, our contractors have been finalizing the installation of the trail, pavilion, landscaping, and playground. The project is about 95% complete and looking forward to opening up the playground for all to enjoy soon! Stay tuned for more information!

Starting Monday, March 11, the playground at Joe Skiles Park will be closed for the following improvements.

• Addition of shade
• Addition of a 2-5 playground structure
• Addition of pavilion

The closure is estimated to be closed until mid-late April pending weather.

Curious about those stakes on the soccer field? They're elevation stakes guiding the final grading for our field makeover!

The contractor has initiated grade work, a crucial step in our upgrade process. Anticipate a temporary closure of the soccer field for the next few weeks as we enhance the overall grading for an improved playing surface. Post-grade work, our irrigation contractor will swiftly step in to install brand-new components. This upgrade aims to eliminate those pesky stickers and enhance the ground covers, ensuring a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

We appreciate your understanding during this phase. Your cooperation ensures a smoother and more successful renovation, bringing us closer to a finished product.

Stay tuned for more updates!

The tennis court fencing is now complete, and courts are open for play!

The Tennis Courts will be closed from January 2 to January 10 for fence improvements.

Happy Holidays!!

The renovation project is well underway, and the contractor has made substantial progress. We are currently on schedule with the preliminary timeline and the sidewalk is expected to be completed by Mid-January with the remaining tasks to follow:

• Tennis Court Fencing scheduled to be replaced early January.
• Grading to begin early January.
• Irrigation to follow after grading work around late January/Early February
• New playground & pavilion expected to be installed first week of April.

Let us know what you think so far! Stay tuned for the update next month!