Weekly Report – May 24th, 2024

Plan for Improving our Parks is Ready for Approval

The City’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan is almost complete! This is impactful since it will serve as our guide for park improvements for the next six years. Fun fact: it is actually a 20-year plan but must be updated every six years. So, it is our plan for the next six years to ensure continuous and steady progress in our park management and development.

The plan, a product of our collective efforts, contains fantastic information. It includes an inventory of our existing parks and recreation facilities, details about the public’s invaluable involvement in its development, current recreation trends, and more. The most exciting part of the plan is the Capital Improvement Program.

What is in the Capital Improvement Program? A variety of projects that will help enhance and improve our parks. Some of the top-ranked projects include:

· A covered sports court complex.

· A plan for a non-motorized trail system.

· Renovating the sports fields at City Hall Park.

· Improving the trail at Marine View Park.

· Establishing a new passive park that supports habitat restoration.

· And a variety of improvements to all the parks.

I invite you to learn more by reviewing the draft PROST Plan. You still have time to voice your opinion on the plan. The City Council will hold a public hearing on June 11th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and in-person at City Hall. The hearing will take public testimony concerning the ordinance that will officially adopt the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan (PROST Plan). If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please get in touch with Parks and Recreation Manager Aimee Lloyd.

Preschool Summer Camp Coming Back for Second Year

We are thrilled to announce that Normandy Park’s Preschool Summer Camp Program is returning for a second year. The Normandy Park Preschool and Parks and Recreation have teamed up to offer three weeks of engaging and educational fun for our youngsters. The program, filled with exciting activities, will be in the afternoons starting July 8th. Stay tuned for more information on the programs that will be offered each week and details on how to register.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!

“We are thrilled to announce that Normandy Park’s Preschool Summer Camp Program is returning for a second year. The Normandy Park Preschool and Parks and Recreation…”