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Riverlands Park ribbon-cutting highlighted in council meeting as new recreational asset
Summary
Council and residents praised the newly opened Riverlands Park during staff reports and several public comments; staff and council encouraged residents to visit and thanked partners and volunteers involved in the project.
The meeting opened with multiple recognitions of the Riverlands Park ribbon-cutting held earlier that day. Public Works and Parks Director Wendland and several residents described the event as successful and highlighted features including a boat launch, restrooms and a mobility-accessible trail system. Residents and council members praised the collaboration with partners — including philanthropic and regional organizations — that enabled the park's opening with minimal direct cost to the city.
Council and staff encouraged residents to visit the new park and noted upcoming volunteer opportunities, tree-planting (Arbor Day on April 25) and other programming. Multiple council members used the occasion to thank the volunteers and partners who participated in the Riverlands project.
