Parks & Recreation Project Updates 22

Hike & Bike Trails

On February 5, 2019, the Deer Park Community Development Corporation recommended and City Council approved a contract with Burditt Consultants, LLC for professional services in the development of the comprehensive hike and bike trail system. This is one of the original Type B projects. The committee consisted of members from City Council, the Deer Park Community Development Corporation, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City staff. Phase 1 is a 1.04 mile trail connecting East X Street to East P Street, and along the way Tiffany Amber Park, Wynfield Park, and Runningbrook Park through existing sidewalks. The project was awarded on November 2, 2021 to Moran Construction. Construction was completed in August 2022 at a cost of $399,977.50. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Wynfield Park on September 27, 2022 to celebrate the completion of both the Northeast Hike and Bike Trail and the Hike and Bike Trails, Phase 1.

Battleground Golf Course

The Battleground Golf Course Maintenance Barn underwent several repairs involving sheetrock, roof, windows, siding, electrical, etc. Derk Harmsen Construction Co., Inc. completed the project in August 2022. Total cost for the project was $63,904 and it was funded by the Golf Course Lease Fund. The Battleground Golf Course Club House Roof Replacement project was awarded to a subsidiary of Tremco Inc., Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated. Roof replacement involved removing the existing clay tile roof, waterproofing, and replacing the clay tiles. The project was funded by the Golf Course Lease Fund and completed in September 2022. Total project cost was $454,889.57.