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Parks staff report progress on Riverview Park plans, Bryant Court playground and Main Street boat ramp design
Summary
Staff told the advisory board that Riverview Park conceptual planning is moving forward, Bryant Court playground is largely finished, backstops on Barber Street were replaced in-house, and a design kickoff began for dredging at Main Street boat ramp.
City parks staff updated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on multiple ongoing park projects, saying conceptual planning at Riverview Park is advancing, Bryant Court playground is about 85% complete, and the boat ramp on Main Street is entering a design phase for dredging.
Staff said Riverview Park planning should produce a conceptual plan within the next couple of months and that funding continues to be sought for features such as a splash pad. Bryant Court playground is in the ground with turf installed and appears to be in active use; staff said remaining items are detail work around the play area.
At Barber Street, staff reported that the old, rusted backstops required replacement and that in-house crews, led by Antoine, installed netting and fencing material to restore protection between fields. The board asked how many backstops were replaced; staff said all four.
Staff also reported a design kickoff for dredging at the Main Street boat ramp, a grant-funded effort to improve access so boats — possibly larger ones — can get in and out more easily. Staff said the design and permit package must be completed by September and that federal permits will be required. The presentation characterized the project primarily as dredging rather than a major ramp redesign.
At Riverview Park’s Twin Piers staff said a “law enforcement” dock (for first-responder vessels) and a separate “working waterfront” (for fishing activity) will require fire-protection dry lines. One dry line at the working waterfront failed inspection and needs replacement; the law enforcement dock needed a dry line installed. Staff said two grants were awarded to fund those dry-line installations and that work should be completed within about 90 days, depending on materials availability.
Staff also said the Shoreline Stabilization Plan for Swing and Bench Park has been completed and submitted for a “no permit needed” letter because the work is on the land side of the mean high-water line; once the letter is received staff will bid the work.
