Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Maumee Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda

Date: May 21, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Council Chambers

1. Call to Order

• Roll call
• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

1. Public Comments/Citizens Comments
2. Old Business 

• AED access updates-discussed with Jim Dusseau and Brandon Lobochefski from Maumee Fire Department: AED to be installed outside of Rolf Park Pool where access can be used by MYSA and Express via locker with key.
• Prairie grass/Park Improvements: Chief Joshua Sprow’s contact with Toledo Zoo.
• Rolf Park Pool Parties: discussed with pool manager and it’s being evaluated for Saturday and Sunday evenings.
• Disc Golf: discuss in audit section.

Park Audit Reports

Each member provides brief updates from assigned parks (5 minutes each) of their key findings

• • Safety concerns (equipment, drainage, hazards)
  • Maintenance needs
  • Accessibility (ADA considerations)
  • General observations/opportunities
  • Top Priorities for each park

https://canva.link/maumeeparkaudit

4.) New Business

Summer Recreation Programming

• Review each commissioner’s ideas for:
  • Feasible programs for Summer 2026/ Volunteer or pilot opportunities
  • Cost for residents(if any)?
  • Partnerships (schools, community organizations, band, etc.)

Park Requests/Recommendation: Recommendation to close soccer fields in June 2026 for aeration and seeding, with a two week complete rest period ahead of summer programs in July (Maumee Express tryout makeup date is 6/3/26)

Grants & Funding Opportunities

• Identify potential funding sources for updating parks: (example: ODNR Natureworks Grant-July 1st deadline)
• Discuss teams to help research/assign teams to help find grants.

5.) Future Agenda Items, Next Steps & Assignments

• Any recommendations to Building Lands and Recreation and/or Council (Rolf Park Soccer Fields)
• Research costs associated with higher priority items.

10. Adjournment