2019 Bond Park Improvement Projects

The 2019 Bond, approved by voters in April 2019, included up to $26,405,000 for park improvements. This bond will occur over the course of three consecutive three year phases.

Phase One park projects are complete.

Phase Two improvements, totaling an estimated $10,960,000, include seven projects around the city.

An overview of Phase Two park projects is provided below. Additional project details, along with status updates, may be viewed on sub-pages listed within the navigation menu.

View the March 7, 2022 Parks presentation to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Project budget committed as of June 1, 2023 (Phase I/II)

Pie chart showing 59.3 percent of the Parks Bond has been committed as of May 1, 2023
2019 Park Bond Projects Phase Two map

Phase Two Bond Funding Projects: Overview

Regional Parks 

Lake Fayetteville Softball Field  

  • Ballfield complex renovations
  • Design underway 

Combs and White River Park Planning 

  • Master plan for enhanced recreational and conservation area 
  • Nature trail
  • Natural swimming area 

Neighborhood Parks

YRCC and Buddy Hayes Park Improvements 

Community Parks

Underwood Park Master Plan and Improvements

  • Master plan set to be complete in February 2023
  • Construction expected by end of 2023 

Bryce Davis Park Master Plan and Improvements

  • Master plan update starting early 2023 

Walker Park Improvements and Master Plan 

  • Master plan set to be complete in September 2023
  • Improvements to follow master plan.

Wilson Park Improvements

  • “Hub” building with pavilion and restrooms
  • Project construction began in January 2023