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Parks staff outline construction and restoration projects across Fayetteville parks
Summary
Staff updated the advisory board on several park construction projects and restorations: Bryce Davis playground and pavilion, Underwood Park infrastructure and amenities, Walker Park redesign with pickleball and practice backstops, Combs master-plan construction documents, Gully parking and courts, and Wilson stream restoration.
Parks staff provided an overview of ongoing and upcoming construction and restoration projects across Fayetteville parks, including bids approved, design work completed and next steps for multiple sites.
Bryce Davis: Staff said City Council approved a construction bid last week. Work will include more swings, a pavilion adjacent to the playground, shade structures and lighting improvements to connect paths to the dog park.
Underwood Park: Staff said construction documents were submitted to purchasing and the project should be advertised for bids in the coming weeks. First-phase work will include parking, restroom, utilities, a playground, pickleball and basketball courts, and a central green; the water feature is not included in this stage.
Walker Park: Plans will repurpose batting cages into three pickleball courts, add three additional courts, rebuild the playground, repair tennis courts and add social pavilions and multiuse open space. Staff noted three baseball backstops in the multipurpose field area that provide practice opportunities.
Combs and Gully: Combs is in the construction-document review cycle; staff said they typically have two to three review rounds before bidding. Gully planning may add parking, pickleball/tennis courts, sand volleyball and dog-park improvements depending on available funds.
Wilson Park and stream restoration: Staff said Wilson’s stream-restoration work has started with survey work and ties into the promenade restoration and grant-funded invasive-species removal led by local conservation partners.
Friends of Fayetteville Parks and scholarships: Staff reported the Friends board expanded and allocated $2,500 to the recreation program for camp and sports scholarships; staff said most current fundraising is directed toward scholarships.
Staff asked board members to visit project sites and noted several upcoming volunteer events and spring programming, including cleanup days, tree-week activities and youth events. Several members thanked staff for the updates.
