Park Board Budget Memo

Date: September 2, 2025 To: Slinger Park Board From: Tony Dobson – Parks & Recreation Director Re: Parks & Recreation Budget / Park Needs Background and Analysis: This list outlines some of the top needs identified at each park following extensive discussions by the Park Board this year. These items will be further reviewed and incorporated into the Park and Open Space Plan, and will also be considered for potential future capital projects. Breuer Park: - New shed with restrooms - Path extension around park including around retention pond - Hwy. 175 bike path connection - Dog Park - Basketball/Volleyball Courts - Possible Community garden Rotary Park: - Possible remodel to make shelter into a year round facility - Bathroom upgrade / remodel - Water filling station Rueckl Field Park: - Ballfield lights on small diamond need to be upgraded Fireman’s Park: - Possible new nature scape playground - Additional disc golf holes Community Park: - Water filling station Fiscal Note: The 2026 capital budget recommendation would be $30,000 for our updated park & open space plan. The rest of the above projects would be ranked and put into our future planning in both our park and open space plan as well as in our future capital projects budget. Staff Recommendation: Work hard in 2026 to update our Park and Open space plan including working to prioritize the future needs at each of our parks. Tony Dobson Tony Dobson Parks & Recreation Director