Parks Capital Improvement Projects

Scope: Design and construction of a 28-acre neighborhood park which will include both active and passive recreation areas.  The design will take advantage of the unique nature of the site and incorporate input from the neighborhood.

History: Construction is tentatively to begin in Winter 2025. The length of construction will depend on the design.

Update February 2024:

The consultant is gathering site data and developing conceptual designs to be considered by the neighborhood in May/June 2024. 

Update July 2024: A meeting was held in June for neighbor comments and feedback. The input received from the meeting is being compiled and considered. All comments will be presented to the Parks Advisory Board in July. 

Update August 2024: A developed concept plan has been completed. We are currently incorporating changes suggested by neighbors, the Parks Advisory Board and staff into the master plan. Additionally, the research into the functionality of the ponds has been concluded. 

Update November 2024: The master plan was updated to include a dog park and is undergoing further feedback. A formal park name is under discussion by the Parks Board. 

Update April 2025: Anna Crossing Park has been officially names Finley Park, with design plans under review and fitness equipment delivered. 

Update August 2025: The landscape architect is pushing toward 100% plan completion making minor changes to the playground equipment. The project will bid in Fall of this year with an estimated completion in Fall 2026. 

Update August 2025: This beautiful park is substantially complete and the contractor will be completing punch list items in September.

Update November 2024: Proposed amenities for Carol Park include a trail, pickleball courts and a parking lot. Staff are coordinating with adjacent developers to finalize the design and construction timeline. 

Update April 2025: Plans have been reviewed, and a park fee credit agreement is being prepared for Council approval. 

Update August 2025: Located east of the Meryl Street development along Buddy Hayes, grading work for the primary park amenities has begun. The park will include two pickleball courts, a small dog park and a small pavilion. A parking lot will also be built. The trail that runs along the parking lot continues south along the back of the Jefferson Villages at Waters Creek apartments and terminates at a trailhead parking lot at Persimmon. Construction is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2026.

Update November 2024: Staff presented multiple proposed improvements for Slayter Creek Park at the Nov. 18, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, including a new playground, pavilion enhancements and drainage improvements. The board unanimously recommended approval of the concept.

Update December 2024: A Master Service Agreement with Project Advocates will be considered by City Council on Dec. 17, 2024, to manage these improvements and expedite the process. If approved, detailed scopes will follow in early 2025.

Update April 2025: Staff are working with Project Advocates on a series of improvements including playground updates, drainage repairs, new facilities and site enhancements. 

Update August 2025: City Council approved a contract with Child's Play to demolish and replace the playground at Slayter Creek Park next to the splash pad. It will be an ocean-themed playground with a larger footprint than the current playground. The entire play area will be poured-in-place rubber surfacing with over 60 universally accessible play features. The playground is scheduled to be completed by February 2026.

Update August 2025: The inventory and assessment sections of the plan are nearing completion. The response to the online surveys was outstanding and provided valuable insight into the recreation needs of Anna's neighbors. A focus on the trail system began in late August. An open house will be held in September as recommendations are developed during the Fall Months. The master plan is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation