In 2014, the Citizens Fundraising Initiative for R Park began to raise funds and work in coordination with the City Parks and Trees Committee on a master plan for improvements to R Park.

The current master plan was approved by the City in early 2017. Highlights of the revised plan include the following:

• medium-sized picnic shelter
• small shelters over existing picnic tables
• multi-use sport green space
• focal points for art pieces

The plan also calls for R Park to be declared an arboretum. The first step toward gaining this status is marking the 27 new trees with signs giving information about each tree.

Completed phases

• Small Shade Shelters Completed!
• Sculpture ‘See Red Run!’ installed
• Shade shelters in progress!
• Small shelters progressing!
• New trees to be planted in R Park
• Installation of a drinking fountain
• Benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles and bicycle racks
• New signs added to R Park
• Construction of a walking trail

Please note: the scope of work is subject to change based on available funding and priorities.