Park Projects and Repairs

• Emancipation Park Splashpad & Playground Areas – January 6, – June 2023
  The Emancipation Park splashpad and playground areas will be closed to public for the next six months, starting January to June 2023. During that time, contractors will be performing the following work site landscaping and irrigation renovation and/or replacement along with miscellaneous repairs for benches, dugout shade, bollards, and site features. The playground fall surface with be removed and replaced and several play pieces will be replaced and/or relocated on-site. Two of the three splash pads will be removed and replaced with a typical HPARD mechanical system. Existing pavers will be repurposed as needed with new pavers being installed at the main splash pad along Hutchins.
• Hermann Brown Sprayground Restroom – August 18, 2022 – Until Further Notice
  The Herman Brown Park Sprayground Restroom will be closed beginning August 18, 2022 until further notice for repairs to the Lift Station.
• Margret Jenkins Park - Playground Equipment - October 18, 2022 – Until Further Notice.
  Due to safety concerns, Margret Jenkins Playground Equipment will be removed on October 18, 2022.
• Mecom Fountain - March 20, 2023 – Until Further Notice
  Due to Pump/Motor repairs the Fountain will be closed beginning March 20, 2023, until further notice.
• Moses Leroy Park Playground & Seating Areas – March 6 - 24 - Summer 2023
  Playground replacement at Moses Leroy Park, 3100 Trulley St., will begin construction on March 6th. During this time the playground and seating areas around it will be closed to the public. The basketball pavilion will not be affected.
• Sunnyside Park Small Pool - July 19, 2022 - Until Further Notice
  The Sunnyside Park Small Pool will be closed beginning July 19, 2022, for plaster repairs.
• T. C. Jester Park - Playground Construction - January 2022 - April 2023
  A portion of T. C. Jester Park will be closed for construction of a new playground beginning on January 11. The scope of work for this project includes demolishing the existing play structures, concrete border, fall surface, and sidewalks and constructing a new playground area including playground equipment, border, fall surface, water feature, sidewalk, fence, drinking fountain, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, grading and storm drainage, trees and irrigation.
• University Village Park – April 2023 - Summer 2023
  University Village Park will be closed for construction starting in April. The scope of the project includes a new play area with flower shade structure, swing, interactive play panels, hopscotch court, four square court; concrete seat wall and picnic table, lawn play area; fencing; perimeter sidewalks; native trees and associated drainage and detention.
• Winzer Park – Park Redevelopment – March 2023 - Autumn 2023
  A portion of Winzer Park will be closed for construction of park redevelopment beginning on March 20th. The scope of work for this project includes demolishing the existing play structures, fall surface, and sidewalks and constructing a new playground area including playground equipment, border, fall surface, water playground, pavilion, shade sails, adult workout station, sidewalk, fence, drinking fountain, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, grading and storm drainage, ballfield refurbishments, trees and irrigation. The existing parking lot, basketball pavilion, and tennis courts will remain open during construction.