Roswell Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Information
A regular meeting of the Roswell Recreation Commission to address administrative items, review strategic goals, discuss capital improvement projects for parks and recreation facilities, and receive updates on community park initiatives.
Meeting Summary
Administrative Approvals
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The Commission approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.2] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.4]
2026 Goals and Initiatives
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Director Malone discussed upcoming projects and goals for 2026. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.6]
Capital Improvement Projects: Crabapple Center & Roswell Area Park
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Updates were provided on several projects at Crabapple Center, including roof replacement (40% complete), interior renovations (planning phase for performing arts studios, office space, restrooms, and LED lighting), dance floor installation (planning), and the conversion of two tennis courts into six pickleball courts (30% complete). [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.8]
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Progress was reported on projects at Roswell Area Park, including pond rehabilitation (20% complete), renovation of the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building's small gym to support gymnastics (80% complete), and the completed conversion of Physical Activity Center lighting to LED fixtures. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.8]
Capital Improvement Projects: East Roswell Park & Multi-Park Upgrades
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East Roswell Park saw the completion of its dog park renovation and general park renovations, including trail system completion, ADA parking, and pavilion improvements. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.9]
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City-wide capital projects include ongoing procurement for park equipment, planned LED light upgrades for athletic fields and racquet courts across multiple parks, and construction for Liberty Square Park (community garden, playground) and Grimes Bridge Soccer fields (converting to artificial turf). [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.9] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.10]
Capital Improvement Projects: River Parks & Historic Assets
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River Parks projects include Ace Sand Park Phase II design (90% complete for stormwater garden, parking, landscaping), Don White Park design (60% complete, coordinating with RDOT), Don White Park dock preconstruction (10% complete), and the full renovation of Riverside Park (procurement phase). [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.10] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.11]
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Historic asset projects include planning for Barrington Hall Ice House restoration and front stabilization, ongoing tree assessment and maintenance, and Founder's Park construction (50% complete for restroom building, landscape, and parking lot). [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.11]
Community Initiatives and Upcoming Meetings
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An update was provided on the Friends of the Roswell Parks initiative. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.13]
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The Commission noted upcoming meetings, including a work session and regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026. [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Minutes p.12]
People (17)
Amour Carthy
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Branon Carder
Project Manager
City of Roswell
Cliff Dittmore
Member
Roswell Recreation Commission
Corinne Valentine
Project Manager
City of Roswell
David Smith
Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Dena Bush
Project Manager
City of Roswell
Erica Davis
Vice Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Erica Koh
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Environmental/Public Works Department
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 Paserchia
Project Manager
City of Roswell
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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