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Committee of the Whole recommends Cleveland Richardson Park master plan
Summary
Parks staff presented a master plan for the 24‑acre Cleveland Richardson site and the Committee of the Whole recommended council adoption. The plan prioritizes nature preservation, ADA‑accessible loop trails and reuse of the farmhouse; construction is estimated at $10.5–$12.5 million, excluding Talbot roadway improvements.
Betsy Sivertson, capital projects manager with the Parks and Recreation Department, presented the Cleveland Richardson Park master plan to the Committee of the Whole and said staff recommend the full City Council adopt the plan and support next steps toward implementation.
Sivertson said the city acquired the 24‑acre Cleveland family farm in 1995 for conservation and park development and that the site fills a major park‑access gap for South Renton. The preferred plan concentrates more active uses at the east end of the site while preserving central and western areas for nature appreciation, with an emphasis on loop trails that…
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