New restrooms at Plummer Park, pool netting and more places to play pickleball are all on the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission’s wish list for West Hollywood.
The commission is preparing to formally submit its capital improvement projects recommendations to the City Council Finance & Budget Subcommittee for the FY24-26 budget cycle.
Amid its inaugural year under an expanded mandate, the PFC has pinpointed several key projects spanning a wide range, focusing on the enhancement and expansion of city-owned properties and facilities.
Its highest priority (and highest costing) recommendation is for upgrades to the West Hollywood – Flex Space beneath the Grand Stairs at the Aquatics and Recreation Center (ARC). They’d like to to introduce heating, air conditioning and water facilities to enable active programming of the area. The upgrades are budgeted at $120,000.
Pickleball is also a major driving factor of many of the proposed improvements, cited as a rationale for upgrades to to the basketball court and tennis courts at Plummer Park and the tennis courts at West Hollywood Park, along with the inclusion of windscreens, LED lighting and fencing renovations. The commission is also pushing for netting installations at West Hollywood Park’s large pool to contain water polo balls. Noteworthy too is the suggestion to establish alternative restroom facilities at Plummer Park.
Citywide, the Commission underscores the necessity for continuous capital maintenance, particularly advocating for the resurfacing of all outdoor court surfaces. Signage improvements at Plummer Park and West Hollywood Park are recommended to enhance navigational ease, alongside the proposal for new electronic message boards to foster community engagement and awareness of upcoming events.
Additionally, the Commission has identified the need for infrastructural enhancements, including the implementation of a built-in sound system within the ARC gymnasium and the conceptualization of a gym mural to reflect the community’s ethos. Tennis and pickleball facilities are also earmarked for substantial upgrades,, reflecting the evolving recreational preferences and necessities of the community.
With a total funding request amounting to $1,290,000 for FY25 and subsequent allocations planned for FY26, the Commission’s proposals are now under the Subcommittee’s review, setting the stage for future enhancements that promise to bolster the city’s recreational and infrastructural landscape.
