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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Riverfront Park Phase IV funding push
Phase II brings the park's big attractions — a car-themed playground, river spray ground, food truck area, observation mound and performance lawn — starting around September with about 12 months of construction. Phases three (whitewater park) and four (east side) follow.
Hobson Grove pedal park
The city wants an $823,099 state/federal grant to build a kid-sized pedal park at Hobson Grove — a safe place with mini city icons where children can learn to ride bikes.
Russell Sims Aquatic Center Master Plan
A 25-year vision for the 27-year-old water park: shade cabanas, a lazy river, upgraded restrooms and splash pad, with roughly $7-10 million in first-five-year improvements paid for in phases plus grants and sponsorships.
Pedigo Park sepak takraw court
The city awarded a $97,532 contract to Baker Contracting for the concrete pad and sidewalk needed to complete the new sepak takraw (kick volleyball) court at Pedigo Park, part of a broader redesign of the park for the surrounding community.
Kaz Abe maintenance shop upgrade
The Parks landscape division's 30-year-old Brookwood Drive shop is getting its first major remodel — restrooms, paint, garage doors, electrical and concrete work — for up to $106,350.