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Panzarella Park Dock Closed To The Public

July 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The dock at Panzarella Park has been closed to the public. The City of Jamestown said in a press release that during the initial phase of replacing decking boards, crews discovered significant structural issues beneath the surface. As a result, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Parks Department, Panzarella Park

City Council To Vote On Kayak Rental Lease, Accept Grants For Bandshell Stairs Work

June 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on an updated lease agreement to allow Chadakoin Paddle to rent kayaks at McCrea Point Park. The two-year agreement will allow the company, located at 701 West Eighth Street, to place a storage unit on park grounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Annual Action Plan, Bergman Park, Chadakoin Paddle Company, Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Development Block Grant, disc golf, Frewsburg Soccer Club, Goranson Bandshell, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Five Year United States HUD Consolidated Plan, Jamestown Parks Department, Jr. Legacy Funds, McCrea Point Park, R. Patti Concrete and Excavating, Ralph C. Wilson

City Begins Boat Landing Deck Replacement At McCrea Point Park

June 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Park users are asked to use caution as crews have begun replacing the boat landing deck at McCrea Point Park in Jamestown. Once the McCrea Point Park project is done, crews will then begin similar decking work at Panzarella Park. The City of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Parks Department, McCrea Point Park, Panzarella Park

Hands On Jamestown To Take Place Saturday

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The "Hands On Jamestown" community clean-up of Jamestown will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday. The Chautauqua County Land Bank and the City of Jamestown are co-sponsoring the event Those who pre-register to take part in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, City of Jamestown, Hands on Jamestown, Jamestown Parks Department

Reception For 2025 ArtScape Takes Place Tonight

May 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An opening reception for the original artwork for the 2025 ArtScape artwork will take place tonight at the Chautauqua Art Gallery and Pearl City Clay House. The original artwork for the 2025 ArtScape Jamestown is on display and for sale in a joint … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ArtScape, Chautauqua Art Gallery, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Pearl City Clay House, Susan Gutierrez, The Resource Center

Jamestown Parks To Begin Winterizing City Parks, Properties

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks Department has begun preparing city parks and public properties for the winter season. In preparation for the colder weather, the Parks Department is removing damaged tables and garbage receptacles from parks and public spaces … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Splash Pad

2024 ArtScape Jamestown Artwork Goes On Display May 10 at Chautauqua Art Gallery

May 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Artwork for the 2024 ArtScape in downtown Jamestown will be on display and for sale starting May 10. Artwork can be viewed at the Chautauqua Art Gallery, located at 318 North Main Street, from May 10 through June 29. An opening reception will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ArtScape Jamestown, Chautauqua Art Gallery, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Susan Gutierrez, The Resource Center

Artists Invited To Submit Entries for 2024 ArtScape Public Art Program

December 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ArtScape Jamestown is inviting local artists to submit work for the 2024 ArtScape public art program. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is again partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Parks Department to create an outdoor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ArtScape Jamestown, Chautauqua Art Gallery, Downtown ArtScape Banner project, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, The Resource Center

2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk Set for Oct. 28

October 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold its 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 28. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. along the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. The kid-friendly event will begin at Panzarella Park and go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, Jamestown Parks Department

Proposed 2024 Jamestown Budget Includes No Tax Increase, 1.29% Increase in Tax Levy

October 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 city budget includes no tax increase, two new Parks jobs, and a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The $40.15 million spending plan increases appropriations by $1.68 million. Sundquist said property tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Police Department, Sales Tax

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