Agenda Item Wording:
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Riverway Sports Park Fencing Project - Request approval on the proposed location and design of the new fencing to be constructed at Riverway Sports Park
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Deadline for Action: 2/3/2025
Submitting Department: Community Services
Contact Name and Phone Number: Alvin Dias, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564; alvin.dias@visalia.city Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager 713-4336; laurissa.roggenkamp@visalia.city Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042; jason.glick@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed fencing location and fencing materials as presented and instruct staff to begin the design process in preparation for a future Request for Bids for the construction of new fencing at Riverway Sports Park.
Background Discussion:
Summary:
The original 83 acres of Riverway Sports Park began construction in 2006 and has been completed over five (5) phases of construction ending in 2020. The City has begun the design of phase VI which is located north of the old Riverway Drive that includes the design of a Community Dog Park and permanent overflow parking lot. During phase I of the project, the ten (10) soccer fields, with three (3) of the fields being lighted, was completed. This area was developed with no fencing to control access to the soccer fields. As construction continued of Riverway Sports Park, several amenities were added, including playgrounds, picnic arbors, additional soccer field lighting, and baseball and softball facilities. The CR Shannon Baseball Facility and Phase V Softball Facility have perimeter fencing installed to protect the playing fields, and it has worked very well.
Over the years, as the community and user groups have continued to grow, the demand for field space has grown exponentially. Staff identified the need for maintenance and rest periods for the soccer fields to keep ...
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