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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS & GARDENS
896 Airlie Road · Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 798-7620 · (910) 798-7621 FAX · www.nhcgov.com
PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
OCTOBER 7, 2025 – 8:30 A.M.
AIRLIE COTTAGE
896 Airlie Road, Wilmington NC 28411
Call to Order Ryan Bisplinghoff, Chair
Approval of Minutes Ryan Bisplinghoff
Top of Mind Topics All
Director/Staff Q&A Jodi/Andy
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 4, 2025
ASSEMBLY
The Parks Advisory Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Smith Creek Park. There was no quorum.
Present: Mary Ellen Lavoie, Ryan Bisplinghoff, Judy Justice
Provided notice: Carol Hunter, Caleb Rash, Gayle Tabor
Absent: Jordan Nason
Staff: Andy Johnson, Latashia Smith, Tanya Gurganious, Tara Duckworth, and Jodi Rich
Highlights of Meeting:
Smith Creek Park: Construction is progressing well. The delivery of the restroom building blocks has been delayed. Although staff explored changing the block color to expedite delivery,
it did not impact the timeline. The glossy blocks that were ordered were selected specifically because they are easier to maintain and remain cleaner over time. Much of the park is
already complete. Paving is expected to begin in late September or early October. However, one section of the trail is experiencing flooding caused by runoff from a neighboring community’s
stormwater pond. New Hanover County Stormwater staff are inspecting the pond.
Northern Regional Park: The pump track has been completed. Staff is currently evaluating the appropriate timing for opening it to the public while the athletic fields remain closed.
Middle Sound Loop Trail: A Notice to Proceed has been received, allowing work to move forward.
Echo Farms Tennis: The project has successfully advanced past the first round of a USTA grant application. However, construction of the new courts is contingent upon securing matching
funds, as required by the New Hanover County Commissioners.
Next Meeting. The next board meeting will take place at the Airlie Cottage on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Latashia N. Smith