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City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, disc golf, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Advanced Products, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jamestown YMCA, Lillian Dickson Park, Nordstrom Park, Parkitects, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Summer Playground Program

Engineering Study Still Needed as City Council Considers Resolution to Purchase Splash Pad Equipment

April 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A handful of people attended a public meeting Tuesday night to learn more about the proposed splash pad for Jackson-Taylor Park. Parks Manager Dan Stone led the meeting that was held on the former skate park pad, which is where the splash pad is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Dan Stone, GPI, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Landscape Structures Inc., Roseland Park, Skate Park

Jackson-Taylor Park Splash Pad, Annual Action Plan Meeting Location Changed

April 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Splash Pad and Annual Action Plan meeting scheduled at Jackson-Taylor Park for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 has changed locations within the park. Due to road construction, City of Jamestown officials have moved the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Splash Pad

City Council Approves Splash Pads for Allen, Jackson-Taylor Parks With Engineering Study Requirement

March 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with two splash pads in city parks with the requirement that more engineering work be completed on Jackson-Taylor Park. Council member at Large Jeff Russell cited his concerns about Jackson-Taylor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Annual Action Plan, Bill Reynolds, Central Garage, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jeff Russell, pickleball, Roseland Park

Hiring 13 Firefighters, Increasing Elected Officials Salaries, and Funding Chadakoin River Work on Jamestown City Council Agenda

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review resolutions to hire 13 firefighters at its work session tonight. Five of the positions will fill current and anticipated vacancies in the Jamestown Fire Department. Funding is included in the 2023 City Budget for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Ben Haskins, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City Code, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jamestown Splash Pad, National League of Cities, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

Roseland, Willard Park Improvements Among ARP-Funded Projects Given Initial Greenlight by City Council Committees

March 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several ARP-funded parks projects have been given the go-ahead in committee by Jamestown City Council. Parks Manager Dan Stone presented to Council about projects that would utilize $221,000 of American Rescue Plan funds. Stone said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Dan Stone, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, pickle ball, Roseland Park, Willard Park

City Council Receives More Information About Proposed Splash Pads

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council learned more about the two proposed Splash Pads for Jamestown Parks at their work session Monday night. Both splash pads proposed for Jackson-Taylor and Allen Parks are estimated to cost $250,000 each which includes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Annual Action Plan, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, Skate Park, Tony Dolce

City Council to Hear Proposal to Use $721,000 in ARP Funds for Parks Projects, Including Two Splash Pads

March 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on $721,000 worth of American Rescue Plan funded parks projects that include two Splash Pads at its work session tonight. Resolutions pre-filed include $500,000 toward the construction of splash pads … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Bird Bike Share, bus stop arm camera program, Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program, BusPatrol, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Splash Pad, Parkitects, pickleball, Roseland Park, TNVR program, Willard Park

Jamestown Jackals 5k Run, Walk, & Dribble Saturday, September 24

September 22, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Jackals will hold a 5K Run, Walk & Dribble this Saturday, September 24 at Jackson-Taylor Park. The start and finish will be in the park with the course traveling on the Jamestown River Walk and along the Chadakoin River. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 5K Run, Inc, IntegrityFirst, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Jackals, Walk & Dribble

City of Jamestown Developing Plans for Two Splash Pads

August 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is working on plans for two splash pads in Allen and Jackson-Taylor Parks. Mayor Eddie Sundquist sent out a release saying his office, Public Works, Parks, and Planning Departments met with consultants on Friday on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Splash Pad

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