Council appoints 3 new members to McGowin Park improvement board
Three residents—Clinton Mitchell, Thomas Cormier, and Michael Albanese—are appointed to oversee improvements at McGowin Park, replacing departing board members.
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Parks & Culture
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Parks & Culture items
City accepts utility easement from Airport Authority at Arlington Park
Grants the city rights to run utility lines through Airport Authority property at Arlington Park, enabling infrastructure improvements to the park without purchasing the land.
Maritime Museum awards $61K videography contract to Hunter Nichols
Council approves sole-source contract for videography and photography at the National Maritime Museum. The museum will use Hunter Nichols' services for $61,079 annually from the general fund.
City contracts tennis instructor Peyton Hickman for $80K/year
Parks and Recreation will offer new tennis lessons and clinics to residents through this sole-source agreement with instructor Peyton Hickman.
City hires Matthew Brooks as tennis pro for Parks; $80K/year
Extends tennis instruction at Mobile parks through a sole-source agreement. Residents can access professional coaching for the sport through city recreation programs.
Noise waiver granted: Magnolia Grove Parkway event May 9, 4-10 p.m.
A six-hour noise exemption allows an event at Magnolia Grove Parkway (District 7) on May 9, letting organizers exceed normal sound limits during evening hours.
Noise waiver approved for May 9 event at Magnolia Grove Parkway
Andre Reynolds gets permission to host an event from 6–10 p.m. on May 9 without noise-ordinance restrictions in District 7. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than the ordinance normally permits during that 4-hour window.
Noise waiver approved for Lyons Park Sept. 11–13
Event at Lyons Park will operate with extended hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) over three days, exempt from city noise rules. Check if your District 2 home or business is near the park.
Kimberly Bell granted noise waiver at Lyons Park, May 9
Event organizer gets approval to exceed noise limits for an event at Lyons Park in District 2 on May 9, 2–5 p.m. Neighbors nearby may experience louder-than-normal outdoor activity during that window.
Sole-source: City contracts Frank Trice for racquet stringing, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation gets dedicated racquet stringing services. Contract is non-competitive (sole-source), so citizens can track this spending decision.
Noise waiver approved for Cooper Riverside Park event July 24-25
Event organizer Creola Ruffin gets permission to hold a music or entertainment event at Cooper Riverside Park in District 2 without noise-ordinance penalties, 4:30–10 p.m. both evenings.
Noise waiver approved for May 3 event at Medal of Honor Park
Anthony LunaBankhead's event at Medal of Honor Park in District 6 will be allowed to exceed noise limits from 1–3 p.m. on May 3, 2026.
Tennis lessons contract: City pays Peyton Hickman $80K/year
Parks Department adds structured tennis instruction through sole-source agreement. Residents get access to clinics and lessons at city facilities.
Noise waiver approved for Trinity Gardens Park event, May 2
Yodianne Sanchez gets permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park Amphitheater (2–6 p.m. May 2) without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors near the park should expect louder-than-usual activity that afternoon.
City hires tennis pro Matthew Brooks for Parks, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation adds a dedicated tennis instructor to its offerings. Contract is sole-source (no competitive bidding), using general fund money.
Waiver approved for outdoor event noise at Trinity Gardens Park, June 21
Jarvius Coleman gets permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park (District 1) from 2–6 p.m. on June 21 without noise-ordinance restrictions. Check the park schedule if you live nearby.
Noise waiver granted for British Park event, May 17
Kacey Chappelear gets permission to hold a sound-amplified event at British Park (District 2) from 2–5 p.m. on May 17, temporarily suspending noise ordinance rules for that time.
Noise waiver granted for Cathedral Square Park event May 1
Shelby Brashaw gets permission to hold a 4-hour event (4–8 p.m.) at Cathedral Square Park with sound levels above normal city limits. Neighbors nearby should expect louder activity that evening.
Sole-source contract: Frank Trice racquet stringing, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation commits $80,000 annually to contract racquet stringing services with Frank Trice. This sole-source deal (no competitive bidding) funds equipment maintenance for city tennis and racquetball facilities.
Noise waiver granted for History Museum event at Hope Park
History Museum of Mobile can hold a special event at Hope Park on July 25 without noise restrictions. The 4-hour event runs 1–5 p.m. in District 2.