Summary
Phase II brings the park's big attractions — a car-themed playground, river spray ground, food truck area, observation mound and performance lawn — starting around September with about 12 months of construction. Phases three (whitewater park) and four (east side) follow.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$984,665.10 for construction manager services plus a 4% fee on the eventual guaranteed maximum price.
Families and park users across the community get the largest play area in the city, plus a future tourist draw.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners — November 3, 2026
The board committed the full $14.55 million city-funded price for Phase 2 of Riverfront Park — a massive play structure, spray ground, food truck pavilion and performance lawn extending to River Street on the former landfill site, expected to be complete in about a year.
Board of Commissioners — October 20, 2026
The city is gambling on a $10 million federal ORLP grant to pair with $14 million in state money, aiming for a roughly $24 million Phase IV with a bike park and canopy walk. Officials stress no city money is risked — if the grant fails, the state money still goes to Phase IV.
Board of Commissioners — June 16, 2026
The state's HB 900 money — $8 million a year for two years — will complete Phase Four of Riverfront Park, letting the entire four-phase project finish within five years.
Board of Commissioners — May 19, 2026
Phase II brings the park's big attractions — a car-themed playground, river spray ground, food truck area, observation mound and performance lawn — starting around September with about 12 months of construction. Phases three (whitewater park) and four (east side) follow.
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