Cleveland Proposes $3.75 Million in Bonds for Parks and Recreation Improvements
Cleveland City Council is considering a new emergency ordinance that could provide millions of dollars for the city's recreational spaces. The proposal, identified as File No. 1143-2026, seeks authorization to issue and sell bonds to fund improvements to municipal parks and recreation facilities.
What's in the file
The emergency ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds to secure capital for the city's recreational infrastructure. According to the 1143-2026-A File, the legislation provides for:
- The issuance and sale of bonds in a maximum principal amount of $3,750,000.
- Funding dedicated specifically to the purpose of improving municipal parks and recreation facilities.
This follows other recent legislative efforts regarding park management, such as Ordinance 552-2026, which authorized the transfer of certain parcels to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the development of trails and public facilities.
Who may be affected
- Department of Parks and Recreation: This department is named as the recipient of funds to improve municipal facilities.
Status and timeline
September 17, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and is currently at the first reading stage.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for File No. 1143-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1143-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 16, 2026
Official documents
- 1143-2026- 2026 GO Bonds - Parks and Rec, 30 years NEW
- 1143-2026-A File
- 1143-2026-Legislative Summary- Parks and Rec 30 years NEW - Bonds
- 1138-2026 thru 1151-2026-Legislative Summary-Cleveland_2025_BAN_Savings_Memo
- 1138-2026 thru 1151-2026-Legislative Summary of Savings 2025 BAN
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 9, 2026 Page 60