2026-11-17 - Parks Commission

Summary

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Public input on proposed Hubbard Park dog policy actions (a 7:20 PM slot is allotted): Hubbard Park Dog Policy.
Staff update and review of incident reports from Alec Ellsworth.
Parks budget discussion.
Quick updates on the pump track, Hubbard Park multi-use trail, 127 Elm, 5 Home Farm Way and the tower viewshed.
Agenda, date and location for next month's meeting.

6:00 Commissioner introductions
6:03 November 17 agenda, October 27 minutes
6:05 Public comment for items not on the agenda
6:10 Staff update, review of incident reports (Alec Ellsworth)
6:20 Dog policy updates, public input on Hubbard Park Dog Policy options:
1. No change to the existing policy.
2. Open all of Hubbard Park to off-leash dogs from park opening to 10am daily, with existing zones applying from 10am to closing.
3. Add the Ballfield Trail and Fitness Trail to the off-leash zone at all hours.
4. Designate the Meadow area on the Parks Connector Trail near Clarendon Ave. as on-leash until entering the woods.
7:20 Parks budget discussion
7:40 Ongoing projects quick updates: pump track, Hubbard Park multi-use trail, 127 Elm, 5 Home Farm Way, tower viewshed
8:00 Agenda items, date and location for next month's meeting