Summary
The Canfield Consortium is giving the city a $300,000 elevated wooden walkway, trees, and an outdoor classroom at Brewer Park — no city money required. Benson grilled staff on safety and liability; the structure tops out at 10 feet with guardrails and will get standard park inspections.
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A $300,000 park improvement at no cost to the city.
✅Who benefits
Brewer Park users and nearby residents get a new nature-focused amenity for free.
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