Barbadanes Park lighting and court relocation concerns
Summary
A resident who backs up to the park said no one asked neighbors before plans to add lights and move the basketball court, questioning the cost and the crime rationale. The mayor directed staff to share the outreach that was done.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Taxpayer-funded park improvement whose cost was not stated.
Basketball players who get lit, usable courts after dark.
The two homes backing the court, including a resident whose bedroom overlooks the park and worries about light and noise.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
A resident who backs up to the park said no one asked neighbors before plans to add lights and move the basketball court, questioning the cost and the crime rationale. The mayor directed staff to share the outreach that was done.
City Council Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
Council members reported that the Barbadanes Park neighborhood meeting went well, with construction expected to begin late summer or fall. Mayor Bucknum used the meeting to correct rumors that budget cuts had killed the project.
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