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Pre-RFPParks & RecreationDetected Jun 16, 2026

The agenda includes a discussion item responding to citizen concerns raised at the June 2, 2026 meeting regarding pickleball courts at City Park. Although no specific action is detailed, these discussions often lead to decisions about court resurfacing, sound mitigation, scheduling changes, new court construction, or changes to adjacent park amenities. This is an early signal that Belfast is evaluating how its recreation facilities meet community demand and address neighborhood impacts. Vendors in recreation design, court construction, surfacing, sound barriers, park planning, and community engagement could monitor outcomes and engage with parks and recreation staff if the city moves toward design studies or capital improvements stemming from this discussion.

Item 10.E is a policy and facility-use discussion; any capital or operational changes would follow f...

City of BelfastCity Park pickleball courts citizen concern and potential facility changes

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Parks & Recreation

Where this sits in the buying cycle

Now

Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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