Banning City Officials Review City Parks, Facilities For Future Planning

BANNING, CA — The city of Banning's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a tour of four city parks and a recreation facility on Wednesday, according to their Thursday meeting agenda. Commissioners Steven Lapham, Peggy Murphy, Charissa Preuss and Nicolas Urquidez were expected to attend.

Ralph Wright, the Banning Parks and Recreation Director, plans to tour four Parks and Recreation facilities, including:

• Richard Sanchez Park, located at 3758 Cypress (Mountain Ave. & Cypress St.)

• Sylvan Park, located at 2798 W. George (Nicolet St. & Sylvan Ave.)

• Art Welch Community Center
• Dysart Park, located at 2101 W. Victory (22nd St. & Victory Ave.)

"The tour will begin at Richard Sanchez Park, where they will spend approximately 30 minutes talking about the location, planned or potential projects, and issues or concerns at each park and facility," Wright said.

The City of Banning manages over 60 acres of developed parkland in its six parks, according to its website. Each park offers its unique amenities, catering to both active and passive recreation needs within the community for those interested in sports, playgrounds, equestrian activities and picnics.

All parks are maintained by the city Parks Division who provides maintenance at parks, City Hall's landscaped area, and the downtown landscaped areas. Areas maintained by this division total approximately 40 acres. For more information, visit: banning.ca.us.