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In November 2008, the citizens of Tempe gave their
approval for the largest investment ever in the citys open space system
with their approval of bonds authorizing the renovation and restoration
of Tempes parks. Over the next five years, Tempe will begin a process
working together with citizens and neighborhoods to redefine the purpose
of Tempes parks. New playgrounds for children, fitness trails for
adults, sports facilities, improved lighting and much more will reshape
our public parks and open spaces to continue to make Tempe the best
place live, work and play!
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Park Renovation
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Park Renovation Construction
The majority of all City of Tempe
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), including all Park Renovation
construction projects, have been put on hold until sometime in the
future when the current economic situation changes. Property valuations
have been declining significantly in the last few years. This is the
basis for the taxes which support the various CIP projects throughout
the City. As the property valuations have declined, so has the amount of
tax revenue based on those valuations. The City received tax information
from Maricopa County in March, 2010, and it was far worse than had been
anticipated.
With the decreased property valuations, the City is now at its bonding
capacity limit. It can't sell any new bonds to pay for any new
construction such as park renovations, a fire station, street projects,
etc. While we were given the approval by the voters and Council for
these projects, we no longer have the revenue or bonding capacity to
sell new bonds for the construction of these projects. All property tax
revenue must go towards the payment of those bonds already sold.
The renovation of Hallman, Daley, Scudder, Goodwin, Clark and all other
park renovations are on hold for the foreseeable future. All park
construction designs are being completed, but will not be submitted for
permitting at this time.
2009 2010 Construction
Kiwanis Park
Sister Cities Garden Restroom -
Completed August, 2009
Ramada Replacement Phase II
Completed May, 2010
Sprinkler System & Landscaping
Improvements Completed
May, 2010
Kiwanis Recreation Center
Wave Pool/Equipment Replacement
Completed April, 2010
Center Renovations Completion
Fall, 2010 |
Diablo Stadium
Scoreboard
Replacement Completed August, 2009
Field #1 & 2 Sports Lighting Replacement Completed June, 2010
Other
Escalante Pool Improvements Completed May, 2010
Hudson Park Bike/Skate Facility Completed February, 2010
Palmer Park Ballfield Electrical Service Completed September, 2009
Connolly Ballfield Electrical Service Completed March, 2010
Marcos de Niza HS Courts Electrical Service Completion Fall, 2010
Shade Structures
o Optimist & Stroud Park Playgrounds Completed February, 2010
o Tempe Sport Complex Dog & Skate Parks Completed May, 2010
Approved Park Renovation Master Plans
Evelyn
Hallman Park
Daley Park
Scudder Park
Goodwin Park
Clark Park
Clark Park
Aquatics Facility
Svob Park
Meyer Park
Selleh
Park
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Tempe Parks and Recreation Administration Office
3500 South Rural Road
Tempe, Arizona 85282
480-350-5200 |
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