Oconee County Parks And Recreation Department Beginning External Review Of Operation

The Oconee County Department of Parks and Recreation is moving forward with plans for an external review of operation of the Department, Lisa Davol, deputy director, told the Citizens Advisory Committee on Recreation Affairs on Tuesday.

Davol told the Committee that the Board of Commissioners had requested the review of the facilities, facility usage and staff operation and that the Department is getting costs estimates at present. She said the Department should have a report back about 90 days after a contract is let.

The Commission also has told the Department to move forward with plans for additional multi-use fields at Veterans Park, Davol said, and she expects a request for qualifications for construction manager should go out in the next two weeks.

Committee member DeeDee Gaines said a brief ceremony will be held on Sunday celebrating the reopening of the Bark Park and that a Dash for Dogs 2K fun run and walk and a 5K race will follow at Veterans Park.

All of the proceeds of the Dash for Dogs will be for improvements and amenities at the Bark Park, Gaines said.

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