PARKS & RECREATION PROJECTS
Price Fields artificial turf — $1,200,000
The Parks Board identified artificial turf as a necessary addition at the Price Fields Sports Complex, the City-owned baseball and softball fields. The turf would be applied to four of the baseball fields at the complex in order to allow local play during rain events and to encourage more frequent and larger tournaments to be held in Bartlesville. This, in turn, would benefit local businesses and generate sales tax dollars.
70% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Park safety lighting & security — $400,000
The Parks Board has prioritized lighting within parks and park parking lots to improve safety within the parks. The project scope will be defined by City staff with direction from the Parks Board.
70% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Park playground equipment replacement — $300,000
The Parks Board has prioritized replacement of aging park playground equipment. Playground equipment at parks will be evaluated and prioritized by City staff with direction from the Parks Board to define the project scope.
70% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Park drip irrigation — $225,000
This will fund drip irrigation systems for numerous trees located in the City’s park system. This is necessary to maintain and extend the life of these trees, particularly in dryer summer months and during prolonged drought conditions.
70% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Cooper Dog Park
Park restroom renovations — $400,000
Many park restrooms are aged and in need of restoration. The Parks Board has prioritized improving the condition of existing restrooms in parks. Park restrooms will be evaluated and prioritized form improvements by City staff with direction from the Parks Board.
30% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Park amenity upgrades — $300,000
Park amenity upgrades focus on improving existing park features to enhance comfort, accessibility, safety and overall user experience. These upgrades may include updated playground equipment, benches, shade structures and landscaping — helping ensure parks remain welcoming, functional and enjoyable for residents of all ages.
30% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Cooper Dog Park irrigation — $25,000
The Parks Board has prioritized adding irrigation to Cooper Dog Park based on requests from users at the park. It is currently difficult to keep grass viable during the higher use summer months and irrigation would help facilitate better grass growth and minimize exposed soil within the dog park.
30% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 G.O. BOND
Pathfinder Parkway improvements — $400,000
The Parks Board has prioritized funding to continue to improve Pathfinder Parkway. Funds can be used for pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements, or any other improvements identified along Pathfinder Parkway. City Staff will identify specific improvements with direction from the Parks Board.
70% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 CIP SALES TAX
Pathfinder bridge deck replacement — $150,000
The timber bridge deck on Pathfinder over the Caney River was last replaced in 2013. The timbers are near the end of their useful life and need to be replaced.
70% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 CIP SALES TAX
Park and Pool amenities — $50,000
Equipment such as benches, tables, water fountains, shade canopies, etc. are always aging and in need of replacement. These funds will be used to replace existing end of life equipment and add amenities as needed.
30% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 CIP SALES TAX
Park wayfinding signage — $50,000
The Parks Board has prioritized a need for improved and consistent signage in the parks. Progress has been made with new park entry signs at the larger parks and at Pathfinder trailheads. These funds will be used to construct similar signage at smaller parks.
30% PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE: 2026 CIP SALES TAX
Pathfinder Bridge over the Caney River