The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is considering the installation of a new amphitheater.

Doug Coutts, director of South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, said the amphitheater would essentially be a replacement for the small wooden stage that was located in Community Park. The stage was removed two years ago due to it being in disrepair and in need of either renovation or removal.

Coutts said the proposed amphitheater is a part of the district’s Comprehensive Plan projects. He added that it would likely be built as a multi-use structure, doubling as a picnic shelter and usable for other activities.

The board will discuss amphitheater location recommendations at a regular board meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the district offices.

Coutts said the board’s consideration of the amphitheater is only in its initial stages, and it is a project that they are planning for “down the line,” not in the immediate future. He added that they have not looked into cost or any other details yet.

Parks commissioners could not be reached by press time Tuesday morning.