Roswell Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Information
This meeting of the Roswell Recreation Commission included the approval of previous meeting minutes, a significant merger of youth baseball and softball associations, and a comprehensive review of ongoing and planned capital projects across various city parks and facilities.
Meeting Summary
Youth Sports Merger Approved
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The Roswell Recreation Commission unanimously approved the merger of the Roswell Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) and the Roswell Youth Softball Association (RYSA) into a unified Roswell Youth Baseball Softball Association (RYBSA). This consolidation aims to streamline operations and better align resources for youth sports programs. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.6]
Updates on Park Projects and Initiatives
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Director Steven Malone provided updates on several park initiatives, including the Hembree Park design, discussions regarding the Old Mill Park reservation system, and progress on the Crabapple Center Pickleball Courts. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.2]
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The Ace Sand Phase II grant was approved, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony anticipated for May at Mimosa. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.2] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.2]
Capital Project List Reviewed
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The Commission reviewed the 2026 Capital Project List, which includes significant renovations and upgrades for Crabapple Center (roof, interior, dance floors, HVAC), Roswell Area Park (pond construction, Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, asphalt resurfacing, pool renovation), and East Roswell Park (asphalt resurfacing). [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.9] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.10] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.11]
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Other projects on the list include LED light upgrades for athletic fields, construction at Liberty Square Park, Grimes Bridge Soccer renovations, design work for Ace Sand Park Phase II and Don White Park, and construction at Riverside Park. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.11] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.12]
People (19)
Amour Carthy
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Branon Carder
Project Manager
City of Roswell
Bryan Rosengrant
Project Manager
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Cliff Dittmore
Member
Roswell Recreation Commission
Corinne Valentine
Project Manager
City of Roswell
David Smith
Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Elan Buchen
Community Design Manager, Project Manager
City of Roswell
Eren Brumley
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Erica Davis
Vice Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Erica Koh
Project Manager
City of Roswell
Erica Lowman
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Jon Bradshaw
Project Manager, City Arborist/Com Dev
City of Roswell
Jose Gonzales
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Kyle Patterson
Project Manager
City of Roswell
Nick Pascherchia
Project Manager
City of Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs
Steven Malone
Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs
City of Roswell
Taylor Smith
Project Manager
City of Roswell
Tim Haase
Project Manager
City of Roswell
William Strika
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
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