Update to Park System Master Plan
Description
The first update to the parks plan since 2015, with a project inventory, cost estimates, priorities, and park dedication code changes — recommended unanimously to City Council.
Impact summary
The plan will guide which parks projects get built and funded — and whether the pool and sports fields remain city priorities.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Independence
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Mar 10, 2026
A legislative amendment updating the 2015 parks master plan with new facility inventories, prioritized projects, and land-dedication recommendations. The adoption motion failed and will return to council.
Planning Commission - Feb 2, 2026
A legislative update to the 2015 Park System Master Plan with a new Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element, recommended unanimously to the city council.
Related issues (2)
Parks System Master Plan adoption
The commission got its first look at the parks plan and pushed back hard on costs, stale data, and missing basics like sidewalks and basketball courts. Public hearing comes next month.
Mt. Fir Park ADA access
The city won a technical assistance grant to figure out the best spot for kayak and paddleboard access at Riverview Park, where the steep bank has long blocked the idea. Success could unlock $100,000 for design and engineering.
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