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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.

An accessible riverside greenway with native landscaping, an overlook, walkers, and cyclists.

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 September 14, 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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