Summary
The structurally failed 2021 bandshell will come down under a $437,968.84 contract, with native plantings marking its footprint. A community visioning process for West Park's future begins early next year, and safety, accessibility, and stormwater concerns will shape what comes next.
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The demolition contract is $437,968.84 including a 10% contingency; bandshell repairs would have cost roughly $2 million.
West Park neighbors and users get a safer, more accessible, better-draining park.
Some residents lose a cherished performance venue, though temporary stages will host events.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 8, 2026
The $481,766 contract to demolish the Depression-era bandshell passed after staff explained it was built on a creek, has failing foundations, and would need $1–3 million to save. A 2027 visioning process for the park is planned, with plantings honoring the bandshell's footprint.
Park Advisory Commission — August 18, 2026
The structurally failed 2021 bandshell will come down under a $437,968.84 contract, with native plantings marking its footprint. A community visioning process for West Park's future begins early next year, and safety, accessibility, and stormwater concerns will shape what comes next.
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