Parks commission approves 2026 tournament application with edits on bathrooms and trash

The Lakeville Parks Commission on Jan. 22 approved a 2026 tournament application for disc golf after directing organizers to make a few edits including adding a contact phone number for bathroom issues and a requirement that tournament trash be placed in the onsite dumpster rather than left in receptacles.

Commissioners discussed past problems when bathrooms flooded and when trash overflowed at events. One commissioner suggested adding a phone number on the application so organizers can be quickly contacted when an issue arises; another asked that all trash be placed in the designated dumpster at John Pond Park to avoid overflow and wildlife problems. Organizers agreed to the edits and the commission voted to accept the application as revised.

The application contained minor editorial changes and an updated fee structure; transcript notes indicated some amounts moved from $3 to $12 in the draft. Commissioners also confirmed that applicants should keep surrounding areas free of trash and ensure bathrooms are monitored during events.

Next steps: Parks staff will circulate the revised application with the added contact information and trash requirements to organizers and post the updated application for event permitting.