Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paramount public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec with low priority
Paramount Park Playground Matting Replacement
The rubberized safety matting at Paramount Park is being replaced for about $38,000 — good news for families who use the playground.
COVID-19 Memorial Planning
The city wants a permanent memorial to the 222 residents lost to COVID-19, likely a sculpture with roses (a nod to the original rose garden promise), resident-submitted poems, and a virtual wall where families can voluntarily add names.
Hay Tree Public Market Public Art Selection
"Thriving Paramount" by Adrian Litman won the council's unanimous pick for the community room wall, chosen from three finalists for its sweeping historical imagery. The council wants revisions — cutting filler images and the white squiggle lines — with input from the Historical Society.
Spane Park Learning Center mural
The council couldn't settle on one of three finalist mural designs, so it handed the decision back — MUSA, the women's group that originally asked for the mural, will weigh in with the artists before a final choice.
2026 Community Events Calendar
The 2026 lineup includes Friday Night Paramount, a 5K, summer movies and concerts, the Heritage Festival, Halloween events, and the second annual Snowfest — plus a moved December council meeting.