Open for Comment Environment Parks & Rec District 3

Riverfront Greenway Extension

The city is extending the riverfront trail with habitat restoration, overlooks, wayfinding, and a comfortable all-ages walking and bicycling connection.

Riverfront Greenway Extension project area and community engagement concept.
Project notice: Open for Comment Staff will summarize comments, identify the preferred alignment, and bring a recommendation to the Parks Board.
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Project overview

The city is extending the riverfront trail with habitat restoration, overlooks, wayfinding, and a comfortable all-ages walking and bicycling connection.

What this project delivers

  • Two miles of accessible shared-use trail.
  • Three river overlooks with seating and interpretive signs.
  • Restored native habitat and improved stormwater treatment.

Community involvement

A thirty-day comment period is open on two trail alignments, with guided site walks and a bilingual virtual workshop available to the community.

The strongest message was to design for everyday needs while keeping long-term operations affordable and transparent.

Community engagement summary

What happens next

Staff will summarize comments, identify the preferred alignment, and bring a recommendation to the Parks Board.

Project team

Parks & Open Space leads the work with Procurement, Communications, operations staff, and community partners.

Project timeline

Updated July 17, 2026

  1. Discovery and scope

    January 12, 2026 – August 25, 2026

    Discovery and scope for Riverfront Greenway Extension, including documented decisions and public updates.

  2. Community review

    August 25, 2026 – April 7, 2027

    Community review for Riverfront Greenway Extension, including documented decisions and public updates.

    Current phase · 36% complete
  3. Design and approvals

    April 7, 2027 – November 18, 2027

    Design and approvals for Riverfront Greenway Extension, including documented decisions and public updates.

  4. Delivery and closeout

    November 18, 2027 – June 30, 2028

    Delivery and closeout for Riverfront Greenway Extension, including documented decisions and public updates.

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