09-09-2025 - Agenda Packet Park Commission - Special Meeting

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• Parking lot looks like it may be tight to navigate during peak game times. • The way the fields are angled, the size and entrance of the parking lot. • The south ballfield has the balls hitting out towards Willow. Both the entrance and the exit to the parking lot are on Willow. Seems to be a smaller parking lot. • It would be nice to have another multi -use field. • Only one multi use field • Mixed use. Have dedicated space • Not enough field space. • Not maximizing space • Too busy • Way too "busy" of a design. Trying to pack too much into too little space. • Little busy • not enough trees • Balls hit towards Willow Parents will park on Hackberry in the "west" field as they park closest to a field of play vs a parking lot. Don't like an opened water. Need blanket room and "relax" area. • 1 don't like the baseball field situated that way, seems like foul balls could be an issue • Hitting balls toward a busy street and catch pond is not safe. Carving up the park like this for parking hardcover is wasting green space for citizens. This is not what the citizens asked for. • The ball fields backing up against each other • Very baseball/softball focus. Limited options for multi use fields • Stray balls close to parking on all sides. Limited multi use Cannot use multi and ball field at the same time • 1 don't love that the baseball field gets moved closer to the playground • Baseball field facing Willow will need an outfield fence high enough to stop balls from Willow traffic. • The baseball field next to Hackberry Hill will block the view of the park for some neighbors. The bleachers are not necessary. People use blankets and chairs to view activities, placing them where they choose. And the restrooms/shelter is too close to neighbors' homes and there is a concern about late night gatherings after hours (teens). It looks like the fencing for the south field will block some of the sledding hills too. • Nervous about how the gradient will need to change on the north half of the park for a flat baseball field • Storm water pond worries me as a parent- I don't want any body of water for my littles to fall into. Also, bugs are already bad at Hackberry....... Standing water would worsen that situation. • Storm run off. It's going to lead to lots of misquotes there. • Two baseball fields are essential. The OBO 4-6-year-old program has grown over 20%, and there are now very limited field options — sometimes even requiring games to be held in neighboring cities. That shouldn't be happening. The parking lot is critical. There have been way too many close calls involving young kids, dogs, and older parents parking along Willow, combined with fast drivers. It doesn't feel safe for families visiting for sports or events. People are often distracted or not paying attention. I fully support the playground and basketball court. However, the current hoop is not adjustable, which makes it tough for kids under 10 to use. I even contacted the company — it's a fixed, non -lowering hoop. Trees for shade around the fields are also a must — not just for comfort but for safety 11