Covington advances parks projects: disc golf course, boat launch, new courts and dugouts reported

Council members and city staff reported progress June 3 on multiple parks and recreation projects in Covington, including a nine-hole disc golf course at Folklife Park, continued work on the Fourth Street boat launch, demolition and replacement planning for the tennis courts, and new dugouts at Ozone Field.

A staff member credited Jackson Picone, identified in the meeting as a senior at Saint Paul's, with designing the Folklife Park disc golf layout. "Jackson Picone. He was a senior at Saint Paul's. He designed it, did the layout at Bogoplya Park, presented it to Councilman Burrell, who then, took the lead with it," the staff member said. The speaker said Public Works provided foundational work; tee pads and baskets are installed, with signage still pending.

The staff member also said Public Works is demolishing the tennis courts under a signed contract and that dugouts at Ozone Field have been formed and roofed with fencing to follow. On the Fourth Street boat launch, the speaker said construction is progressing and cautioned the council against setting a firm public timeline; the staff member suggested the project is closer to completion than to the start.

Council members praised city employees and volunteers involved in the projects and announced community events tied to parks and recreation. The meeting did not include detailed contractor names, contract prices for the tennis-court project, or firm completion dates for the boat launch; these specifics were not provided and will require follow-up with city staff.

The disc golf course is open for use though signage and finishing touches remain; officials encouraged residents to enjoy the new amenity.

The council did not take a separate vote on these updates; staff presented the project status as informational reports to the council.