To address citizens' recreational needs at the southern end of the County, funding is included in FY2022,FY2023, and FY2025 to acquire property and design and construct a new park. The Lower County Park will feature a walking trail, picnic shelter, swimming pool, and related infrastructure to support operations. At Chickahominy Riverfront Park, planned improvements from FY2022 through FY2026 include construction of a new restroom and concession building. Funding is also included inFY2022 for pier replacements.
The approved Shaping Our Shores Master Plan identified improvements planned for Jamestown Beach Event Park, including additional restroom facilities, utility work for the event area and paving of the ADA trail. Planned improvements at the Warhill Sports Complex in from FY2022 through FY2026 include resurfacing of the basketball courts and the construction of two new synthetic baseball fields with additional parking and restrooms. Funding is also included in future years for renovations at the Recreation Center,improvements at Freedom and Upper Count Parks, and restrooms at the Greensprings Interpretive Trail.The additional structures and fields planned for future years will affect the maintenance services provided by Facilities and Grounds, and the Lower County Park is anticipated to require new seasonal staff when operational. These developments are also expected to generate new revenues through charges to users. The comprehensive impact of these projects is being evaluated and will be included in
future operating budgets. As of June 11, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2023-2027 CIP . Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction Fy 2026. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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