Draft Mitch Park master plan emphasizes trails, inclusive play and connectivity; council to review

City parks staff and consultant TSW Design presented a draft Mitch Park master plan developed from more than 1,100 public survey responses and stakeholder interviews.

Consultant Vance Hall described a plan that prioritizes nature, trails and connectivity while recommending upgrades such as inclusive playground surfacing, kayak launches and youth fishing docks, expanded disc‑golf baskets from 18 to 36, and reconfiguration of the 5K course to reduce pedestrian crossings of busy internal roads. The draft includes a flexible northwest field area that could accommodate rectangular fields for lacrosse or flag football if funding and community priorities align.

Parks Director Brad Rainey said the document is a draft for review and that the project website hosts the full plan and engagement materials. Council members praised the outreach and asked staff to preserve options in the northwest field area for potential rectangular fields to support sports tourism and youth activities.

No formal council vote was required; staff asked for feedback and will incorporate comments before returning with an adoption item at a later meeting.