Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — Fayetteville, AR
Date: 2026-03-02
Time: 17:30

100 W. Rock St. Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory
 Board Agenda
 Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 Monday, March 2, 2026
 5:30 PM


 Members
 Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27)
 Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27)
 Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26)
 Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26)
 David McNiel (Exp: 12/28)
 Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28)
 Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27)
 Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28)
 Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper
 Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer
 Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack
 Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton
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Zoom Information

 Webinar ID:883 5612 1815


 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWXW4t0nRjKsjCJ_AdNalg

Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes
 Approval of the February Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs Meeting
 Minutes.


New Business

 Kessler Mountain Skills Park - OORC

Reports and Presentations

 Parks and Recreation Spring Program Overview: Tiffany Hoover

 Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh

 Botanical Gardens Reports: Elizabeth Cunningham

 Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren

 Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis

 Memorial Bench Program Update

 Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack
Park Land Dedication


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 Next Chapter Neighborhood


 Development Name: Next Chapter Neighborhood
 Engineer: Crafton Tull (T. Woessner)
 Owner: KTB Limited Partnership
 Location: West of W Crane Ct and North of N Raven Ln
 Parcel ID Number: 765-16658-022, 765-16658-050
 Park Quadrant: NW
 Development Size: 39 ac
 Units: 274
 Land Dedication Requirement: 6.3 ac
 Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: N/A
 Nearby Existing Parks: Underwood Park, Wilson Springs Preserve, Gary
 Hamptson Softball Complex, Clabber Creek Trail
 Corridor
 Developer’s Request: Land Dedication
 Staff Recommendation: Land Dedication
 Justification: Continuation of an agreement involving
 Underwood Park.

 PNRCAAB Recommendation:


Announcements
 Upcoming Programs and Events
 March 4 YRCC All-Stars Basketball Starts- YRCC
 March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler
 March 9 Adult Softball Starts: Gary Hampton and Lake Fayetteville
 March 9 Youth Softball Starts: Gary Hampton
 March 10 Invasive Plant Class Session 1: Veterans Park
 March 10 Spring Pickleball Starts: Wilson Park
 March 11 Spring Tennis Starts: Wilson Park
 March 14 Invasive Plant Class Session 2: Veterans Park
 March 21 Clabber Creek Invasive Pull- Clabber Creek

 March 23- March 27 YRCC Spring Break Camp

 April 4 Hiking with a Forester- Lake Fayetteville

 Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2026



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Adjournment


NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board meetings may be attended in-
person or virtually. Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a
designated time during the meeting.

The audience may attend the meeting via telephone by dialing (Toll Free) 888-475-4499.

As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.




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100 W. Rock St. Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory
 Board Agenda
 Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 Monday, March 2, 2026
 5:30 PM


 Members
 Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27)
 Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27)
 Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26)
 Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26)
 David McNiel (Exp: 12/28)
 Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28)
 Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27)
 Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28)
 Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper
 Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer
 Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack
 Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton
Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board March 2, 2026




Zoom Information

 Webinar ID:883 5612 1815


 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWXW4t0nRjKsjCJ_AdNalg

Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes
 Approval of the February Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs Meeting
 Minutes.


New Business

 Kessler Mountain Skills Park - OORC

Reports and Presentations

 Parks and Recreation Spring Program Overview: Tiffany Hoover

 Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh

 Botanical Gardens Reports: Elizabeth Cunningham

 Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren

 Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis

 Memorial Bench Program Update

 Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack
Park Land Dedication


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 Next Chapter Neighborhood


 Development Name: Next Chapter Neighborhood
 Engineer: Crafton Tull (T. Woessner)
 Owner: KTB Limited Partnership
 Location: West of W Crane Ct and North of N Raven Ln
 Parcel ID Number: 765-16658-022, 765-16658-050
 Park Quadrant: NW
 Development Size: 39 ac
 Units: 274
 Land Dedication Requirement: 6.3 ac
 Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: N/A
 Nearby Existing Parks: Underwood Park, Wilson Springs Preserve, Gary
 Hamptson Softball Complex, Clabber Creek Trail
 Corridor
 Developer’s Request: Land Dedication
 Staff Recommendation: Land Dedication
 Justification: Continuation of an agreement involving
 Underwood Park.

 PNRCAAB Recommendation:


Announcements
 Upcoming Programs and Events
 March 4 YRCC All-Stars Basketball Starts- YRCC
 March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler
 March 9 Adult Softball Starts: Gary Hampton and Lake Fayetteville
 March 9 Youth Softball Starts: Gary Hampton
 March 10 Invasive Plant Class Session 1: Veterans Park
 March 10 Spring Pickleball Starts: Wilson Park
 March 11 Spring Tennis Starts: Wilson Park
 March 14 Invasive Plant Class Session 2: Veterans Park
 March 21 Clabber Creek Invasive Pull- Clabber Creek

 March 23- March 27 YRCC Spring Break Camp

 April 4 Hiking with a Forester- Lake Fayetteville

 Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2026



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Adjournment


NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board meetings may be attended in-
person or virtually. Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a
designated time during the meeting.

The audience may attend the meeting via telephone by dialing (Toll Free) 888-475-4499.

As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.




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 100 W. Rock St. Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
 Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 February 2, 2026
 5:30 PM

 Members
 Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27)
 Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27)
 Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26)
 Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26)
 David McNiel (Exp: 12/28)
 Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28)
 Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27)
 Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28)
 Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper
 Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer
 Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack
 Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton

A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Board was held on February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Suite 246 of the City Hall Rock
Street Annex Building, located at 100 W. Rock Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas..

Zoom Information


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  Webinar ID:
  898 8677 7199

  Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
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Call to Order
Chair Yarri Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call
Present: Yarri Davis, Sky Caldwell, Elizabeth Cunningham, Josh McGee, David McNiel,
Dell Hall, Coleman Warren, Melissa Zabecki
Absent: Doug Walsh

Minutes

  Approval of the January PNRCAAB Meeting Minutes.

  Approval of the February Minutes. McGee to motion, Cunningham to
  second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0.

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video on Demand Archive for a detailed
  discussion of the item.

New Business

  New Committee Formation

  Davis to propose Land Acquisition and Field Space committee formation,
  Cunningham for second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Davis, Caldwell, McGee and
  Coleman to volunteer as the new committee members.

  Underwood Park Art Donation: Alison Jumper

  Two sculptures were proposed by Jumper as donated art from the Underwood family
  as an addition to Underwood Park, also in an effort to add more art to the west side
  of Fayetteville. Motion to approve and send to the Arts Council for final approval was
  made by Cunningham, Zabecki to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0.

Reports and Presentations

  Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh



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  n/a

  Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham

  Cunningham to report that the BGO Greenhouse project is on time. This past year
  they finished $145,927 in the red, but were in much better standing financially than
  years previous. The full-time horticulturist position is staffed and is going well. The
  board to begin receiving presentations from directors within the gardens to achieve a
  vision and mission targets.

  Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren

  Warren to report that an Arts Fair at the Ramble will be taking place on April 19. A
  mural wall, "I Exist in the Future", is going in on Lafayette Bridge. CAP application
  deadline is February 10. Nelson Hackett mural wall finalists to be announced in
  April.

  Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack

  Jack to show rebuilt wetland pavilion at Bryce Davis. Swing set and pavilion
  installation progress continues at Bryce Davis as well. Continued work on the
  structural base and drainage at Underwood Park, two pieces of donated art soon to
  be installed. The Lake Fayetteville grant project has the Accessible Nature Trail
  currently out to bid; bids will open on Feb. 10. Walker Park has grading, retaining
  walls and storm drains being installed; lights have been installed for field usage for
  citizens to recreate longer. YRCC and Buddy Hayes report ongoing sidewalk,
  amphitheater, and creek restoration work. Stonework at Buddy Hays is lain as well.
  Sloanbrook Subdivision is hosting tree trimming with Community Foresters on Feb. 7
  at 9 a.m. Jack to report HMR down again this month, same as last month.

Announcements

  Upcoming Programs and Events
  February 1 Summer Camp Registration Opens
  February 1 Adult Sport League Registration Opens
  February 21 Hiking With A Forester: Kessler Regional Park
  February 23 Adult Soccer Starts: Kessler Regional Park
  March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler Regional Park
  Next Meeting Date: March 2,
  2026
  RFP open for a new marina operator at Lake Fayetteville and the search continues.

Adjournment




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Davis to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 p.m. Motion to adjourn was made by Caldwell,
Cunningham to second. PRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0.




Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton




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Year to Date

 Total

Comparison
 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000
$ $0

 $353,407
 2022 $381,681
 JANUARY $382,586
353,407 $405,262
 $398,610
$
 $225,420
 $356,842
 FEBRUARY $349,739
 2023 $369,258
 $0
381,681
 $396,004
$ $414,154
 MARCH $401,088
 $387,971
 2024 $0

382,586 $378,289
 $435,355
$ APRIL $294,466
 $448,150
 $0
 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison

 2025 $428,867
405,262 $436,973
 MAY $532,459
 2022 $465,579
$ $0

 $409,478
 2026 2023 $440,113
 JUNE $507,169
398,610 $487,346
 $0
 2024
 $385,513
 $411,199
 JULY $454,990
 2025 $449,440
 2022 - 2026

 $0

 2026 $363,072
 $379,564
 AUGUST $394,928
 $389,269
 $0
-1.6%
 $407,731
 YTD 2025-2026
 $405,720
 SEPTEMBER $453,844
 $478,192
 $0

 $471,436
 $461,660
 OCTOBER $476,619
 $457,956
 $0

 $449,542
 $440,250
($6,652) NOVEMBER $546,090
 $521,500
 $0
 YTD 2025-2026


 $419,040
 $432,391
 DECEMBER $496,396
 $464,789
 $0

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 100 W. Rock St. Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
 Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 March 2, 2026
 5:30 PM

 Members
 Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27)
 Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27)
 Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26)
 Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26)
 David McNiel (Exp: 12/28)
 Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28)
 Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27)
 Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28)
 Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper
 Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer
 Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack
 Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton

A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Board was held on March 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Suite 246 of the City Hall Rock Street
Annex Building, located at 100 W. Rock Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas..

Zoom Information


 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov
 Meeting Minutes
 March 2, 2026
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 Webinar ID:883 5612 1815


 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWXW4t0nRjKsjCJ_AdNalg


Call to Order
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call
Present: Yarri Davis, Sky Caldwell, Elizabeth Cunningham, David McNiel, Dell Hall,
Coleman Warren, Doug Walsh, Melissa Zabecki

Absent: Josh McGee

Minutes
.

 Approval of the February Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs Meeting
 Minutes.

 Approval of the March Minutes. Hall to motion for approval, Cunningham to
 second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0

 Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video on Demand Archive for a detailed
 discussion of the item

New Business

 Kessler Mountain Skills Park - OORC

 Davis to recuse himself from Board duties to act as presenter of the proposed
 Kessler Mountain Skills Park | OORC adaptive design concept. The park addition will
 be privately funded by donors, and besides permission to use the existing 15-acre
 park space, they have also asked for a long-term maintenance support partnership
 with the City of Fayetteville. Davis to propose site-compatible features, making sure
 to add adaptive design features as well. Davis to declare that the new skill-building
 addition would benefit the local NICA community, off-road cyclists, our existing and
 established recreation brand, and the public. ADEQ requirements will be adhered to,
 with staff working with OORC to submit a proposal with a professional engineer
 registered in the state of Arkansas to address all requirements as such.




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  Caldwell to propose a resolution in support, Zabecki to second the motion for
  resolution. PNRCAAB Motion: 7-0-0.

Reports and Presentations

  Parks and Recreation Spring Program Overview: Tiffany Hoover

  Assistant Superintendent Tiffany Hoover to give an overview of spring recreation.
  Youth and Adult soccer seasons launched at Kessler Soccer Complex in March.
  Adult and Youth softball began spring seasons at Gary Hampton and Lake
  Fayetteville. Racket sports also kicked off in March, offering Youth and Adult leagues
  in pickleball and tennis at Wilson Park. Pickleball Tournament Wilson Park Rumble is
  planned for the end of April at Wilson Park. The YRCC's after-school program runs
  daily in the newly expanded facility. A daily Spring Break camp will also be hosted at
  the Center again this year, along with a home school PE program 2 x's a week for
  the rest of the school year. More teens have been participating, so YRCC created a
  Teens-only night. The Little Hoops basketball program is new at the YRCC for K -
  2nd grade, and teaches basketball fundamentals. Spring Square 2 Square Bike
  Ride, offered in both the spring and fall, is in its 11th year collaborating with
  Bentonville Parks, and will finish in the Upper Ramble. Other events taking place in
  the Parks: the Pro Cup at Centennial, and Ragnar Trail Race in April. Swim lessons
  registration opened in March and staff are interviewing for seasonal summer staff as
  well. Adult Volleyball wraps up on March 17. Fayetteville Youth Baseball season also
  began at Kessler and White River Baseball Complexes.

  Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh

  n/a

  Botanical Gardens Reports: Elizabeth Cunningham

  Cunningham to report on Botanical Gardens' upcoming events. Encourages BGO
  membership to receive early entry, discounts and other member benefits.

  Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren

  Warren to report that the Arts Council selected Nelson Hackett finalists to present
  proposals for the next section of mural. CAP application reviews are to occur in
  April.

  Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis

  Josh McGee has been named Chair of Field and Partnership committee. Land has
  been reviewed, and new members are up to speed before the next meeting.

  Memorial Bench Program Update



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  Melissa Evans to report that Parks Planning has updated the Memorial Bench
  Program, with the program now offering a digital application process and fee
  structure to have a bench dedicated with a plaque and placed in Parks.

  Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack

  Ted Jack to report on construction updates and HMR report details. Walker Park
  progress continues with courts being poured and field space being sectioned off, with
  lights also being added for evening recreation capability. Bryce Davis is looking to
  wrap up by early fall, the dog park is almost complete and more work continues on
  the playground. Underwood moves along with concrete being poured for pickleball
  courts. HMR is down 1.6% from last year at this time.

Park Land Dedication

  Next Chapter Neighborhood


  Development Name: Next Chapter Neighborhood
  Engineer: Crafton Tull (T. Woessner)
  Owner: KTB Limited Partnership
  Location: West Of W Crane Ct And North Of N Raven Ln
  Parcel ID Number: 765-16658-022, 765-16658-050
  Park Quadrant: NW
  Development Size: 39 Ac
  Units: 274
  Land Dedication Requirement: 6.3 Ac
  Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: N/A
  Nearby Existing Parks: Underwood Park, Wilson Springs Preserve,
 Gary Hamptson Softball Complex, Clabber
 Creek Trail Corridor
  Developer’S Request: Land Dedication
  Staff Recommendation: Land Dedication
  Justification: Continuation Of An Agreement Involving
 Underwood Park.
  Next Chapter neighborhood is adjacent to Underwood Park and staff requests land
  dedication of 6.3 acres. It's 16.1 acres and is proposed to include 274 single-family
  homes.

  Cunningham to motion for approval, Hall to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0.

Announcements



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  Upcoming Programs and Events
  March 4 YRCC All-Stars Basketball Starts- YRCC
  March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler
  March 9 Adult Softball Starts: Gary Hampton And Lake Fayetteville
  March 9 Youth Softball Starts: Gary Hampton
  March 10 Invasive Plant Class Session 1: Veterans Park
  March 10 Spring Pickleball Starts: Wilson Park
  March 11 Spring Tennis Starts: Wilson Park
  March 14 Invasive Plant Class Session 2: Veterans Park
  March 21 Clabber Creek Invasive Pull- Clabber Creek

  March 23- March 27 YRCC Spring Break Camp

  April 4 Hiking With A Forester- Lake Fayetteville

  Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2026

Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Cunningham, Warren to second. PNRCAAB Motion:
8-0-0.


Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton




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