Project Background
On June 16, 2020, the City Council authorized the City to enter into an agreement with WSB to create a master plan for Hunter Lions Park. Throughout the remainder of the year, staff and the Park Commission worked with WSB Landscape Architect Candace Amberg on the project. The project involved a site visit to discuss initial aging park equipment and potential redesign options to optimize the functionality, safety, and recreational enjoyment at Hunter Lions Park. WSB created three layout options for Park Commission consideration, which was presented to the Park Commission at their August 19, 2020 meeting. The Park Commission reviewed and recommended refinement of those designs to one concept plan to be posted online for public feedback. The City sought public feedback of the concept plan through the website using a program called Social PinPoint to allow resident feedback. The public engagement period was advertised through the Medina Message mailed newsletter, email blasts, social media, and the City’s website.
On October 21, 2020, the Park Commission reviewed the design changes based on the public feedback, project costs, and discussed staging the improvements over the course of several years due to the limited funds in the Municipal Park Fund. On March 2, 2021, the City Council adopted the final Hunter Lions Park Master Plan.
This is a phased project and work will be ongoing. While we regret any inconvenience to our residents and park guests, we are excited for the updates to come. The tennis and pickleball courts have been constructed and the baseball diamond has been reoriented. The playground will be expanded, a basketball court will be added, and a paved trail with event pods will lead park users to the back nature area.
Hunter Lions Master Plan Map(PDF, 2MB)
Planned Project Phases
Master Plan with Seven Phases(PDF, 2MB)
- Phase 1: Reorient ballfield backstop (remove existing basketball court)
- Phase 2: Construct tennis & pickleball courts
- Phase 3: Construct new basketball court, remove existing volleyball court, construct new trails
- Phase 4: Expand playground with new equipment, add new site amenities
- Phase 5: New site amenities to include picnic tables, receptacles, picnic shelter on pad
- Phase 6: Install event pods along trail
- Phase 7: Natural resource management, prairie kiosk signs, prairie & creek enhancements, prairie benches