Recreation Commission approves three park projects
Westfield Recreation Commission approves park and programming projects. The commission granted Friends of Brightwood Park permission to plant and cage new trees to replace approximately 800 damaged or diseased trees, and approved a Girl Scout project to improve the Bird Sanctuary with a gravel
Recreation Commission · Meeting of September 1, 2026
NJ WESTFIELD — Westfield Recreation Commission approves park and programming projects. The commission granted Friends of Brightwood Park permission to plant and cage new trees to replace approximately 800 damaged or diseased trees, and approved a Girl Scout project to improve the Bird Sanctuary with a gravel path, litter clearing, and updated signage estimated at five to six months for completion. Festival Pilates also received approval to host a demonstration in Mindowaskin Park during Festifall.
Chair Andrew Braunstein reported that Tour de Westfield drew more than 635 participants, the largest turnout to date.
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Source: the Recreation Commission meeting of September 1, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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