What: A Missouri Department of Natural Resources non-playground scrap-tire surface material grant that reimburses the Park Board for 31 recycled-tire picnic tables, six of them ADA accessible, for Tom Watkins Park, Ritter Springs and Cooper.
Where it stands: The Board approved applying for and accepting the grant by voice vote on 2026-09-11. It is a full reimbursement after the invoice is paid, with a public media release required. A park that receives the grant cannot reapply for 10 years. The same grant bought tables for Lost Hill and Rutledge-Wilson last year.
Next: Tables are ordered from a Kansas contractor after approval.
The Board approved applying for and accepting the grant by voice vote on 2026-09-11. It is a full reimbursement after the invoice is paid, with a public media release required. A park that receives the grant cannot reapply for 10 years. The same grant bought tables for Lost Hill and Rutledge-Wilson last year. Video: https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/park-board-season-3/videos/park-board-meeting-september-11-2026