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Pleasant Grove is finally breaking ground on the new Discovery Park, giving local families a much-needed spot for outdoor fun and modern play areas. It’s a major upgrade for the neighborhood that’s been in the works for a while.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The project is estimated to cost $300,000, to be funded by the CARE tax.
Local pickleball players who currently face long wait times for court access.
Nearby residents who may experience increased noise levels.
The city is considering replacing two tennis courts with six pickleball courts due to ongoing maintenance issues. Neighbors have expressed concerns about noise, but the city is looking into sound mitigation strategies.
The city is considering spending $300,000 in tax funds to turn tennis courts into pickleball courts. It's a popular sport, but the council is debating if this is the best use of money while also considering a property tax increase.
Residents and the HOA board debated whether to allow development on four acres of land originally set aside as 'perpetual open space' in 1998. The HOA argued it needed the funds for maintenance, while neighbors argued the land was a core part of their original home-buying agreement.
Pleasant Grove to host one-of-a-kind, 'inclusive and empowering' adaptive obstacle course KSL News
The city is building a new park with a variety of features like a splash pad and bike track. It's designed to be a major community hub for families and kids of all ages.
Pleasant Grove’s Cook Family Park creates community connection ABC4 Utah
The city is opening a new splash pad this Saturday. Expect big crowds and limited parking.
The city is planning a massive event for the park's grand opening on June 7th, featuring sports demos and a potential drone show.
The city is planning a $1.5 million project to pave and improve the parking lot at the Battle Creek Trailhead to handle increased traffic and improve safety.
The park will open for public use on March 15th, but construction will continue, leading to potential intermittent closures.
The city is buying 2.5 acres of land to protect open space and fix parking issues at the park.
Pleasant Grove breaks ground on $15M park ABC4 Utah
Pleasant Grove unveils plans for Cook Family Park; named for donor, DoTerra founder heraldextra.com
Demolition Begins for a New Discovery Park in Pleasant Grove KSL.com
Demolition Begins for a New Discovery Park in Pleasant Grove KSL TV 5
This could lead to new types of housing developments in the city that prioritize shared open space.
Allows for larger, monument-style signs to help identify major commercial hubs.
Replaces a planned road connection with a cul-de-sac to manage traffic.
Uses a cul-de-sac to avoid direct access to a busy road, improving safety.
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