The Park Tax was passed by voters August 7th, 2007 with a margin of 93-70. The tax went into effect January, 2008.

In October 2008, the Sparta Board of Aldermen created a 5-member Park Board that will oversee the development and operations of the new city park. The Park Board, appointed by the Mayor, will oversee the construction and operations of any future park. Board members must live in the City Limits of Sparta. The Park Board will report to the City Council and all decisions will be approved by the Board of Alderman.

In January 2009, the City approved the purchase of roughly 12 acres for the new City park. The City and the Park Board are currently exploring what exactly the park should include. As of now plans are for playground equipment, a baseball/softball field, and possibly a walking trail.

In June 2009, the City had given approval for the Park Board to proceed with exploring financing options in order to buy playground equipment and to put up a fence around the park land.

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