O
Kenner
← All issues
parks recreationHigh priorityopen

recreation department Nike purchasing ban

Kenner

Summary

Skate park lights come on tonight after an 82-week grant wait — a $225,000 solar lighting project with a 25-year warranty, plus inclusive sports nights at Lincoln and new pickleball courts coming to Girouard/Beach Free Heights.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed May 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The skate park lighting grant grew from $100,000 to $225,000; pickleball courts are jointly funded with the parish and council offices.

✅Who benefits

Kids and families using Muspertolino, Girouard, Lincoln and the skate park across the city.

⚠️Who could be affected

Kids’ rec teams and their families lose access to Nike gear, and city rec staff get stuck dealing with the fallout and procurement headaches.

Mentions & discussions (2)

We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.

The weekly brief for Kenner

What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.

Also follow nearby cities

Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.