Lowell Park access is seasonal at best. Yesterday I took the family to learn how to ride bikes at the park only to find an ultra running event that was not marketed to the public, advertised within the area, or on the organization website had restricted access to parts of the park.
The parking situation at Lowell Park's top (west) is one that this organization needs to address. It prevents tax payers and others alike from utilizing the facilities when there are events that aren't posted and access is restricted to the public.Early spring recreation is best found at one of the nearby state natural areas or parks.
There should be less catering to elite groups (some of which aren't even tax payers in district) and more focus on actual programming, accessibility, and promotion of healthier lifestyles for folks that aren't ultra endurance athletes. In the middle of a pandemic folks want to recreate in the outdoor spaces they have available to them, not see them cordoned off for a private group event.
If you want $700,000.00 for an indoor community center from the City of Dixon, perhaps we should start with outdoor facility maintenance and accessibility first. There is a good reason that most Dixonites wind up recreating over in Sterlings Park District, and paying out of...
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