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Mitchell Park Restroom Installation

A restroom planned adjacent to the Magical Bridge area, intended to serve playground, tennis-court, and pickleball-court users.

Current status
Construction is in progress; public opening is anticipated in the first week of October after electrical work and inspections.
Location
Mitchell Park
Street view near Mitchell Park
Map of Mitchell Park
  1. September 22, 2026 update

    Remaining electrical-utility work and required inspections must be completed; temporary restrooms are expected to be removed when the project is complete.

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  2. July 28, 2026 Department Report Update

    The new prefabricated four-stall restroom will be located slightly north of the existing restroom, which will be demolished and removed. Construction may require intermittent pathway closures, parking restrictions, and detours.

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  3. May 18, 2026: Construction contract approved

    Council approved the $261,600 construction contract and $26,160 change-order authority as part of the consent calendar.

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  4. December 18, 2024 project schedule update

    Staff identified the project as the next restroom already funded and stated that public outreach and design would begin in 2025 before construction in 2026.

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