Optimist Park basketball court, dog park bids
City of Mount VernonIllinois- Detected
- Sep 21, 2026
- 45 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
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From the meeting
At its September 21, 2026 meeting, the council granted permission to seek bids for construction of a new basketball court and dog park in Optimist Park. The plan relocates the basketball court to the east side of the park along 8th Street and adds a 100 x 175 foot fenced area split for small and large dogs, plus 6 more parking spaces. This is an active procurement tied to a defined park scope.
- Meeting date
- September 21, 2026
- Agency
- City of Mount Vernon
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