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Parks & RecreationIssue 1November 9, 2026Week of November 2, 2026

Voters just put $977 million into parks. The design contracts come next.

Nine parks and recreation measures we tracked passed on November 3, from a $280 million bond in Palm Beach County to a $4.8 million splash pad package in Morton, Illinois. None of that money has a designer attached yet. Below: what passed and what failed, then the council and commission agenda items that show who is planning, funding and awarding park work right now.

Election results are unofficial until each county canvasses. Amounts are the authorized ceilings on the ballot.

$977Mapproved by voters in 9 measures on Nov 3
60project entries in this issue
22states with at least one entry
201city and county agendas read this week

In this issue: Ballot box (13) · Plans and design starts (18) · Funding moves (17) · Awards (12) · Download as a spreadsheet

Funded on November 3

Ballot box

These are authorizations, not projects yet. The owner still has to program the money, hire designers and write specifications, which is the window that matters if you want your product named in the drawings.

FL
Funded$280MPalm Beach County · Nov 3

$280M parks bond approved with 66% yes

Voters authorized up to $280 million in general obligation bonds, repaid over no more than 20 years, to modernize parks, recreation facilities and botanical gardens, update sports complexes, improve beach access and trails, and develop regional parks. The count stood at 344,983 to 176,267 with 765 of 813 precincts reporting. A separate $175 million library bond also passed. County staff told commissioners in July that after approval the county would schedule public hearings and request specific cost and design proposals before allocating funds.

What it meansNo project list is locked. The allocation hearings are where individual parks get named, so that is the meeting to watch.

Source:CBS12 ↗Stet News ↗
TX
Funded$260MCity of Austin · Nov 3

Proposition A: $260M for parks passes with about 61%

Austin's parks bond authorizes $260 million for parks and recreation improvements, related infrastructure and land acquisition. The council version sets aside $35 million for infill parks in park-deficient areas, greenbelts and greenways, plus land for a new southeast recreation center. The city says staff will now begin project planning, and that funding allocations and project details are expected on the Austin Bond Dashboard in early 2027.

What it meansThe city has named the place and the date the project list will appear: the bond dashboard, early 2027.

Source:City of Austin ↗KUT ↗Community Impact ↗
VA
Funded$180MFairfax County · Nov 3

$180M park bond passes with 69.8%

The Park Authority's allocation is $89 million for recreation centers, $51 million for deferred maintenance and renovation, $19 million to build a new park or fully renovate an existing one, $12 million for land and preservation, and $9 million for new amenities such as playgrounds and trails. About $60 million of the recreation center money is earmarked for Audrey Moore REC Center in Annandale, with most of the rest funding concept plans for the Franconia and Providence centers. Up to $5 million is expected for a new playground at Clemyjontri Park in McLean.

What it meansTwo very different pursuits: a $60 million recreation center renovation, and a single playground budgeted at up to $5 million.

Source:FFXnow ↗Fairfax County Park Authority ↗
UT
Funded$128MSalt Lake County · Nov 3

Recreation bond of up to $128M passing with about 61%

The bond funds 30 recreation projects across the county, in regional parks, trails, open space and facilities. Named projects include an all-abilities playground at Library Square in Salt Lake City, an athletic complex in Herriman and a recreation center in West Jordan. The measure stood at 60.8% in unofficial returns the morning after the election.

What it meansThirty named projects with the county council already on record. This is the most specification-ready list in this issue.

Source:Salt Lake Tribune ↗KSL ↗
IL
Funded$53MSkokie Park District · Nov 3

$53M referendum passes with 60.7%

At Skokie Sports Park the bonds pay for multiple lit sports fields, an indoor recreation center and outdoor restrooms. A nearby vacant industrial site becomes a new park, Channelside Park South, with an accessible playground, a bandshell and a walking path. The vote was 11,019 to 7,269. The district says construction could begin as early as late spring 2027, once a bond issuance timeline is set.

What it meansA spring 2027 start means field lighting, turf and play equipment are being selected this winter.

Source:The Record North Shore ↗Patch ↗
NC
Funded$30MBuncombe County · Nov 3

$30M open space bond approved

One of two county bonds approved on November 3, alongside $40 million for affordable housing. The open space bond is for protecting natural resources and expanding recreation, with greenways and trails a stated focus and a goal of conserving at least 700 acres a year. Money is released as commissioners approve specific projects.

What it meansSpending is project by project, each one a separate commission vote that will show up on the agenda.

Source:WLOS ↗
IL
Funded$29.8MLisle Park District · Nov 3

$29.75M for a new community activity center, projected to pass

The bonds replace the district's community center with a new Community Activity Center: a fitness area, an indoor walking and jogging track, multi-court gymnasiums and flexible program rooms. The count was 6,914 to 4,515 with 97% of votes tabulated, and the measure is projected to pass. News reports round the amount to $29.5 million; the ballot language says $29,750,000.

What it meansSingle-building project: gym flooring, fitness and indoor track rather than site work.

Source:Patch ↗
NC
Funded$11.5MCity of Greensboro · Nov 3

$11.5M parks bond squeaks through at 50.79%

The narrowest of four approved city bonds. The parks money covers Bingham Park remediation, facility improvements, land acquisition and park improvements. Borrowing begins in 2027, with planning, design and construction under way during that year.

What it meansDesign starts in 2027 by the city's own schedule.

Source:Yahoo News / WGHP ↗City of Greensboro ↗
IL
Funded$4.8MMorton Park District · Nov 3

$4.8M bond approved with about 63%

Voters approved the bond 5,866 to 3,380 in unofficial results. The ballot question names a splash pad at Idlewood Park, and local reporting describes it as a splash pad at the Morton pool, plus improvements to Lakewood, Southwood and McClallen parks and the bike trail. The district says the issue replaces pool bonds that retire in December 2027.

What it meansA splash pad with money approved and no design yet.

Source:104.9 The Wolf ↗25 News Now ↗
OH
FundedNortheast Ohio municipalities · Nov 3

12 of 15 municipal parks levies pass in Northeast Ohio

Renewals did well and new money struggled. The two additional levies that passed were Conneaut Township's 1.25 mills (54%) and Hubbard Township's 1.07 mills for Harding Park (53%). Additional levies failed in New Philadelphia (2.4 mills, 63% against) and North Fairfield (2 mills, 56% against), and a county-level Ashtabula County Metroparks levy also failed.

What it meansRenewals keep operating budgets whole. Conneaut and Hubbard townships are the two with new money.

Source:Ideastream ↗
NC
Not funded$40MCity of Kannapolis · Nov 3

$40M parks bond rejected, 57% against

The general obligation bond would have funded parks and recreation projects including the long-delayed Eastside Park. It failed 10,088 to 7,492, losing in both Rowan and Cabarrus counties.

What it meansEastside Park still has no funding. Worth one check-in call, not a pursuit.

Source:Salisbury Post ↗
TX
Watch$6MCollin County · Nov 3

County bond package largely rejected; the $6M parks proposition is unconfirmed

Voters turned down most of an $817.5 million county package. Reporting we have seen does not state the outcome of Proposition C, the parks item.

What it meansWe will confirm against the county canvass in the next issue.

Source:KERA ↗
AZ
WatchTown of Prescott Valley · Nov 3

Proposition 493: half-cent tax for an aquatics and recreation facility, result not yet confirmed

The measure would fund an aquatics center and, if approved, a full recreation center.

What it meansIf it passed, this is a ground-up aquatics build with an owner new to the building type.

Source:Town of Prescott Valley ↗
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Where specifications get written

Plans and design starts

Master plans, feasibility studies and design contracts. These are the earliest public signals that a purchase is coming, usually six to eighteen months before a bid.

PA
Design$222KCity of Allentown · Oct 27On the Nov 4 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

Franklin Park design contract grows to $221,900

Council is asked to add $55,450 to its contract with Simone Collins Inc. for design, construction documents, specifications and cost estimates for the Franklin Park Improvements Project, bringing the total from $166,450 to $221,900.

What it meansConstruction documents and specifications are being written now, by a named landscape architecture firm.

Source:Council file ↗
CA
Planning$385KCity of Riverside · Sep 22

Fairmount Park Master Plan contract extended a year

A second amendment with MIG, Inc. adds $76,910 and one more year to the Fairmount Park Master Plan, for a total of $384,541.55, citing added scope and design changes.

What it meansA master plan still being drawn means the amenity list for the city's signature park is not final.

Source:Commission file ↗
CO
Design$3.0MCity and County of Denver · Sep 29

$3.0M design contract includes a park plaza and shade structure

Council approved an architecture and engineering agreement with Handprint Architecture, Inc. covering two library renovations and the Montbello Civic Center Park Cultural Plaza and Shade Structure, with a contract end date of March 15, 2030.

What it meansThe designer of record is now known, which is who a shade or site-furnishings rep needs to reach.

Source:Council file ↗
AL
DesignCity of Huntsville · Oct 16On the Nov 5 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

Two greenway design contracts in three weeks

Council took up engineering design agreements with BARGE Design Solutions for North Huntsville Greenway Segment C and with Schoel Engineering for Phase 2 of the Miller Branch Greenway multi-use trail, the latter an ALDOT Transportation Alternatives project.

What it meansTrailheads, bridges and wayfinding get specified at this stage. The ALDOT project carries federal purchasing rules.

Source:Segment C file ↗Miller Branch file ↗
IL
DesignVillage of Orland Park · Oct 14

Pickleball courts and parking expansion: design engineering amended

The village board passed a supplement to the design engineering contract for the Orland Park Pickleball Courts and Parking Expansion.

What it meansStill in design. Court surfacing, fencing, lighting and sound mitigation are the open selections.

Source:Board file ↗
FL
DesignCity of Hollywood · Sep 22On the Oct 7 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

Charnow Park improvements: design status presented

The city's director of design and construction management briefed the CRA board on the design status of the Charnow Park Improvements Project.

What it meansA beachfront park funded through the CRA, with design under way in house.

Source:CRA file ↗
CO
PlanningCity of Colorado Springs · Oct 2

New Parks Master Plan presented to council

The parks development manager briefed council on the city's new systemwide parks master plan on October 2.

What it meansSystemwide plans set the replacement schedule for every playground in the inventory.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
PlanningCity of New Braunfels · Oct 16

Northwest Park Master Plan up for adoption

After a presentation on October 5, a resolution to adopt the Northwest Park Master Plan went on the council agenda dated October 16.

What it meansAn adopted plan for a single new park is typically followed by a design solicitation.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
PlanningCity of Lewisville · Oct 22

Lake Park Master Plan goes to a council workshop

Council held a workshop item on the Lake Park Master Plan on October 22.

What it meansLake Park is the city's largest park. A workshop is where council reacts to the draft amenity mix.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
PlanningCity of Keller · Nov 4

Johnson Road Playground update at work session

Council received a Johnson Road Playground update at its November 4 work session.

What it meansA single named playground under active council discussion.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
PlanningCity of Plano · Oct 13

Council asked for direction on the Plano Aquatic Center

A discussion and direction item on the Plano Aquatic Center was set for the October 13 preliminary open meeting.

What it meansA direction item means scope is still open: renovate, replace or close.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
PlanningCity of Corpus Christi · Oct 5

Long-term assessment of aquatics facilities goes to council

Staff scheduled a presentation titled Aquatics Facilities, Long Term Assessment, introduced October 5.

What it meansAssessments like this rank pools for repair or replacement and usually precede a capital request.

Source:Council file ↗
CA
PlanningCity of Santa Clara · Nov 2

Tennis and pickleball improvements: site evaluations back from outreach

Council was asked to review community outreach results and preliminary park site evaluations for tennis and pickleball improvements and to give feedback.

What it meansSite selection is the step before design. Noise and lighting are usually what the outreach turns on.

Source:Council file ↗
CA
PlanningCity of Fresno · Nov 2

Hearings on Measure P allocations and the Parks Master Plan update

Council held public hearings on October 5, October 19 and November 2 on Measure P allocations, updates to the Parks Master Plan and the parks department's capital improvement plans. A separate resolution declares the Calwa Park Renovation Project a public benefit.

What it meansMeasure P is a dedicated parks sales tax, so the allocation hearing is effectively the annual project list.

Source:Hearing file ↗Calwa Park file ↗
CA
PlanningCity of Murrieta · Nov 2

Park improvements prioritization on the agenda

A discussion item titled Park Improvements Prioritization was scheduled for November 2.

What it meansThis is the meeting where a ranked list of parks comes out.

Source:Council file ↗
CA
PlanningCity of Huntington Beach · Oct 5

Capital plan review names Robinwood and Drew playgrounds

A capital improvement program review on October 5 listed project updates for Robinwood Playground and Drew Playground.

What it meansTwo playgrounds named in the capital program, with staff reporting status.

Source:Commission file ↗
TX
PlanningHarris County · Oct 1

Land acquisition authorized for James Bute Park improvements

Commissioners Court was asked to declare the James Bute Park improvements project a public necessity and to acquire seven tracts for parks and recreation use in Precinct 2.

What it meansLand acquisition precedes design. Precinct 2 is the owner contact.

Source:Commissioners Court file ↗
CA
BiddingSan Diego County · Sep 22

Shade structures at Village View Park cleared to advertise

The Board of Supervisors authorized staff to advertise and award a construction contract for shade structures at Village View Park.

What it meansAuthorized to advertise on September 22, so the solicitation is imminent or already out.

Source:Board file ↗
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Money attached to a named park

Funding moves

Appropriations, grants and donations tied to a specific site. Smaller than bonds, but each one names the park and the scope.

NC
Funded$28.5MCity of Fayetteville · Oct 6

Up to $28.5M in bonds for the McArthur Road Sports Complex

Council held a public hearing on limited obligation bonds not to exceed $28.5 million to acquire, build and equip the McArthur Road Sports Complex, in an issue that also finances fire apparatus, and took up the resolution authorizing the sale.

What it meansFinancing for a ground-up sports complex is being closed now. The bond covers equipping, not just construction.

Source:Hearing file ↗Resolution file ↗
CA
Funded$11.8MCity of Cupertino · Oct 21On the Nov 2 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

$11.8M appropriated to buy land for a park

A consent item raises appropriations in the Parkland Dedication Fund by $11,825,000 to purchase the Finch property at 10480 Finch Avenue.

What it meansA new park site with no plan yet. This is as early as a signal gets.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
Funded$2.5MHarris County · Oct 19

$2.5M donation accepted for Burnett Bayland Park

Commissioners Court accepted a $2.5 million donation from the nonprofit Precinct4Forward for Burnett Bayland Park improvements. A separate item allocates $742,575 in CDBG funds to Reginald Moore Park improvements in Precinct 4.

What it meansPrecinct 4 awarded two playground contracts the same month (see Awards), so it is actively buying.

Source:Donation file ↗CDBG file ↗
TX
Funded$1.5MCity of Laredo · Nov 3Scheduled for Nov 16. Not yet voted.

$1.5M for Lomas Del Sur Park: state grant plus local match

An ordinance on first reading accepts $750,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 2026 Local Parks Grant Program for Lomas Del Sur Park and appropriates a $750,000 local match from parkland improvement fees and 2021 certificate of obligation funds.

What it meansTPWD local park grants have a fixed project period, so design and purchasing follow acceptance quickly.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
Funded$1.5MCity of Austin · Sep 29On the Oct 22 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

$1.48M in mitigation headed to parks for a greenbelt road crossing

A Chapter 26 hearing on using about 121,000 square feet of Country Club Creek West Greenbelt for a roadway includes a $1,368,050 mitigation payment and $107,735 in park improvements from the transportation department to Parks and Recreation.

What it meansMitigation money is restricted to parks and tends to be spent near the affected site.

Source:Hearing file ↗
KY
Funded$1.5MLexington-Fayette Urban County Government · Oct 6

$1M Land and Water Conservation Fund application for Kelley's Landing

Council approved applying for, and accepting if awarded, $1,000,000 in LWCF funds for improvements at Kelley's Landing, with a $500,000 local match.

What it meansAn application, not an award. The match is already committed, which is a good sign of intent.

Source:Council file ↗
MO
Funded$1MKansas City · Oct 2

$1M appropriated for a replacement playground at Barry Road Park

An ordinance sponsored by the parks director moves $1,000,000 from a general obligation bond project account to install a replacement playground at Barry Road Park, with an accelerated effective date.

What it meansFunded, with no vendor named in the ordinance. A seven-figure single-site playground.

Source:Council file ↗
CO
Funded$820KCity and County of Denver · Oct 19Scheduled for Nov 9. Not yet voted.

$820K for trees and a permanent shade structure at Sun Valley Riverfront Park

A proposed agreement with the Denver Housing Authority covers planting about 128 trees and installing a permanent shade structure in Phase 1 of Sun Valley Riverfront Park, with a term through the end of 2027.

What it meansThe housing authority, not the parks department, is the buyer here.

Source:Council file ↗
MN
Funded$750KCity of Saint Paul · Oct 7

$500K state award for the Merriam Park Skatepark, $250K for Sackett Park trails

Council amended the parks spending plan to reflect $500,000 from the state Department of Employment and Economic Development for the Merriam Park Skatepark project, and separately accepted $250,000 in DNR Local Trail Connections funds for Sackett Park.

What it meansState money in hand for a named skatepark, with the grant agreement just authorized.

Source:Skatepark file ↗Sackett Park file ↗
KS
FundedCity of Olathe · Oct 8

Inclusive playground at Two Trails Park gets a funding partner

Council passed an agreement with Variety KC to help fund an inclusive playground within the Two Trails Park Improvements Project, and authorized a transfer from the park sales tax fund to the same project.

What it meansInclusive play is in the scope by agreement, with a charity partner that will care about the equipment chosen.

Source:Variety KC file ↗Transfer file ↗
CA
FundedRiverside, Lodi and Visalia · Oct 15One item here is scheduled for Nov 17 and not yet voted.

California cities are lining up for Statewide Park Program money

Three councils authorized applications to the state's Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program within three weeks. Riverside is applying for the La Sierra Park swimming pool and Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park, among others. Lodi is applying for Lawrence Park, Hale Park and Blakely Park aquatics. Visalia is applying to design and build part of Eastside Regional Park.

What it meansApplications, not awards. But each one comes with a concept plan and a cost estimate, and they show which parks a city wants to rebuild first.

Source:Riverside file ↗Lodi file ↗Visalia file ↗
TN
FundedMetro Nashville-Davidson County · Oct 8

Land and Water Conservation Fund grant accepted for Mill Ridge Park

Metro Council accepted an LWCF grant through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to develop the area of Mill Ridge Park known as The Farm.

What it meansLWCF projects carry federal purchasing rules and a fixed completion window.

Source:Council file ↗
NH
Funded$230KCity of Concord · Oct 19Scheduled for Nov 9. Not yet voted.

$230K block grant sought for an early learning center playground

Council is asked to apply for and accept $230,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Boys & Girls Club's Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center playground on the NHTI campus.

What it meansThe nonprofit is the owner. Early-childhood equipment, not a public park specification.

Source:Council file ↗
KY
Funded$195KLouisville Metro · Sep 21

$195K for courts, a playground train and fitness equipment at two parks

Council appropriated $140,000 for Buechel Park (basketball and tennis/pickleball court redesign, replacement of the playground train and outdoor exercise equipment) and $55,000 for Klondike Park (court redesign and exercise equipment).

What it meansSmall, council-district money, and already scoped down to the product category.

Source:Buechel Park file ↗Klondike Park file ↗
MA
FundedCity of Malden · Nov 2Scheduled for Nov 10. Not yet voted.

State grant application for Linden Park Playground

A council resolution supports the mayor applying for a Parklands Acquisition and Renovation for Communities grant for improvements to Linden Park Playground.

What it meansMassachusetts PARC awards are usually announced in the fall, with construction the following season.

Source:Council file ↗
FL
FundedCity of Coconut Creek · Oct 1

Block grant agreement covers recreation complex playground equipment

The commission passed an interlocal agreement with Broward County to fund and administer CDBG money for the Recreation Complex Playground Equipment and Installation Project.

What it meansFederal money, so expect a formal solicitation or a cooperative contract with Davis-Bacon terms.

Source:Commission file ↗
IL
Funded$15KDuPage County · Nov 4Scheduled for Nov 10. Not yet voted.

$15K to Wheaton Park District for a replacement shade structure

A county finance resolution funds a replacement shade structure at the Sensory Garden Playground, using ARPA interest.

What it meansSmall, but the buyer is the park district and the product is specified.

Source:County file ↗
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Who won what

Awards

Contract awards from council and commissioner agendas. Too late to win, but this is how you learn who is buying, at what size, and from whom. Four of the twelve below skipped a bid entirely by using a cooperative contract.

FL
Awarded$2.3MCity of Hollywood · Oct 6On the Nov 5 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

Rotary Park ballfields: $2.3M construction-manager contract

The commission is asked to approve a construction management at risk agreement with State Contracting & Engineering Corporation for the Rotary Park Ballfield Improvements Project, a general obligation bond project, for up to $2,300,000, plus construction-phase services from Craven, Thompson & Associates.

What it meansUnder CM at risk the construction manager buys out the trades, so that is who selects fencing, lighting and dugout suppliers.

Source:Commission file ↗
MD
Awarded$1.5MCity of Rockville · Oct 14On the Oct 26 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

Up to $1.5M of play and aquatic equipment to PlayPower, without a bid

A consent item awards a rider agreement to PlayPower LT Farmington Inc. for playground, water play and aquatic equipment, site amenities and outdoor fitness equipment, not to exceed $1,500,000 for the initial term, on the terms of Sourcewell contract 101625-PLP.

What it meansA standing cooperative agreement means Rockville can buy from one manufacturer for the whole term with no further solicitation.

Source:Council file ↗
FL
Awarded$1.4MCity of Doral · Oct 28Scheduled for Nov 18. Not yet voted.

$1.36M synthetic turf replacement to Sprinturf, through Sourcewell

A resolution authorizes using Sourcewell contract 031622-SNT for synthetic turf replacement at Doral Meadow Park and Doral Legacy Park from Sprinturf, LLC, not to exceed $1,360,293 including a 10% contingency.

What it meansTwo fields replaced through a cooperative contract rather than a bid.

Source:Council file ↗
WA
Awarded$1.0MCity of Bellevue · Oct 16Scheduled for Nov 10. Not yet voted.

Robinswood Community Park Playground: $1.0M to Specialized Landscape

A consent resolution authorizes an agreement with Specialized Landscape, Inc. to construct the Robinswood Community Park Playground for an amount not to exceed $1,001,610 plus tax.

What it meansA general landscape contractor holds the contract, so equipment was specified by the designer and bought through the contractor.

Source:Council file ↗
MN
Awarded$428KCity of Duluth · Oct 23Scheduled for Nov 9. Not yet voted.

Norton Park playground and accessibility work: $428,300 to Veit & Company

A resolution awards Veit & Company, Inc. the construction contract for the Norton Park Playground, Accessibility and Site Improvements Project.

What it meansA site contractor holds the contract, with play equipment inside the bid.

Source:Council file ↗
FL
Awarded$252KCity of Ocala · Sep 23On the Nov 3 agenda. The record does not show the vote.

Hampton Aquatic Center pool deck resurfacing: $252,360 to RenoSys

Council took up an award to Aquatic Renovation Systems, Inc., doing business as RenoSys Corp., for pool deck resurfacing at the Hampton Aquatic Center.

What it meansDeck resurfacing often precedes feature replacement the following season.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
Awarded$166KCity of Carrollton · Sep 21

Rosemeade Recreation Center fitness refresh: $165,693 through BuyBoard

Council authorized an agreement with Marathon Fitness, through BuyBoard, for a cardio and weight equipment refresh at Rosemeade Recreation Center.

What it meansIndoor fitness equipment bought on a Texas cooperative contract.

Source:Council file ↗
TX
AwardedHarris County · Oct 15

Three playground design-and-install awards in two weeks

Precinct 4 awarded Kraftsman, LLC contracts to design, provide, remove and install playground equipment at Freed Park and at Archbishop Fiorenza Park, each on a best-proposal basis. Precinct 3 awarded another supplier playground surfaces and equipment at Riley Chambers Park and Highlands Park on a lowest-priced-proposal basis.

What it meansHarris County buys playgrounds as design-and-install proposals by precinct. Precinct 4 scored on best proposal; Precinct 3 took lowest price.

Source:Freed Park ↗Archbishop Fiorenza Park ↗Riley Chambers and Highlands ↗
TX
AwardedCity of McKinney · Oct 6

Wattley Park improvements: construction contract to A&C Construction

Council approved a resolution on October 6 authorizing a construction contract and change orders with A&C Construction, Inc. of Irving for the Wattley Park Improvements project (PK1831).

What it meansRenovation of an existing neighborhood park, bought as a single construction contract.

Source:Council file ↗
IL
AwardedVillage of Romeoville · Sep 30

Jungle Safari indoor playground contract to Petra Builders

The village board passed a resolution awarding the Jungle Safari Indoor Playground Project to Petra Builders Inc.

What it meansAn indoor soft-play replacement inside a recreation center, run as a building contract.

Source:Board file ↗
WI
AwardedCity of Madison · Sep 24

Cypress Spray Park redevelopment contract awarded

Council passed a resolution awarding Public Works Contract No. 9818 for the Cypress Spray Park Redevelopment.

What it meansMadison bids spray parks as public works contracts, so the equipment is specified in the bid documents.

Source:Council file ↗
AZ
AwardedCity of Yuma · Sep 24

Desert Sun Stadium tennis court lighting, bought cooperatively

Council passed a cooperative purchase agreement for tennis court lighting upgrades at Desert Sun Stadium.

What it meansSports lighting on a cooperative contract, with no bid to respond to.

Source:Council file ↗
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Still counting

Reported elsewhere, not yet verified by us

A public tracker lists these November 3 measures. We have not confirmed them against a primary source, so they are not counted in the totals above. Source: Kensington Sales Group tracker.

StateJurisdictionMeasureReported status
COCity of BoulderIssue 2K, up to $400M including recreation centersTrailing at 43.8% yes
COCity of AuroraQuestion 3A, libraries and recreationTrailing in preliminary returns
COState of ColoradoProposition 137, sporting goods tax for conservation and outdoor recreationToo close to call at 50.3% yes
MACommonwealth of MassachusettsQuestion 6, conservation fund of about $65M a yearPassed with about 61% (AP projection)
RIState of Rhode IslandQuestion 5, $55M including recreationPassed with about 67%
KSWyandotte County / Kansas City, KansasParks sales tax, about $16M a yearFailed with 45.6% yes

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