Parks
Construction Underway on Northwest Side Trail
New trail part of effort to fill gaps in Oak Leaf Trail.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Senior Center Closed Indefinitely
Mold overtakes senior center following August floods.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
South Shore Park Has a New Beach
After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Cautiously Approves Domes Development
Supervisors want assurances of project oversight, private fundraising reports.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Suffered Serious Flood Damage
Dozens of sites damaged. County Executive Crowley repeats call for federal assistance.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Dog Park Opens
23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Department May Close 4 Pools
It's also planning to permanently close all wading pools by 2035.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Future Unclear for Senior Centers
Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Public Input Sought on Countywide Trail Plan
First public meeting set for new trail plan. Share your ideas online, too.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
All-City Towing Owner Buys Deep Thought
Jeff Piller outbids others for the infamous boat he removed from shoreline.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Approves $30 Million for Domes
County will start funding Mitchell Park Domes redevelopment in 2026 budget.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay
MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.
Jul 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
