Riverside residents could get a new public pool, a neighborhood park and expanded recreation facilities as the city pursues state grants for four park projects — an opportunity that has also prompted debate about how the city would pay to keep the new facilities running.
The proposals would bring a pool to La Sierra Park, develop Mission Ranch Park, add amenities at Martha McLean–Anza Narrows Park and replace the community center at Nichols Park.
The Park and Recreation Commission discussed the proposals Oct. 19, voting 6-1 to receive and file the update. Commissioner Kevin Dawson dissented, citing concerns about project costs and maintenance needs at existing parks…