Meta grant for park project
Summary
The city missed out on a state park grant but may reapply through Meta's community grant program for the same project — pickleball, tennis courts and playground at Richland Park, possibly with lighting. Council will decide by October 12 how much to offer as a city contribution.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city previously committed up to $1.5 million; the new application could ask for less.
Parks users — especially families and pickleball/tennis players — if the grant is awarded.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Oct 12, 2026
The city is applying for a Meta grant of up to $75,000 to widen the Meadowbrook Park walking track and add two loops, committing $25,000 in impact-fee funds as skin in the game.
City Council Meeting - Sep 21, 2026
The city missed out on a state park grant but may reapply through Meta's community grant program for the same project — pickleball, tennis courts and playground at Richland Park, possibly with lighting. Council will decide by October 12 how much to offer as a city contribution.
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