New Neighborhood Park in the Highlands Area

Update

We are currently preparing the construction documents for this upcoming Highlands area park. This process will continue over the course of 2020, ending with the anticipated approval of construction permits in 2021. Construction of the park is currently anticipated to be completed over the course of the summer in 2021.

Thanks to the many neighbors of Highlands area park who provided their input during the community engagement process. The community selected play equipment can be viewed by scrolling through the images above.

***Please note: All plans are subject to change***

(Content updated 8/13/2020)

Description & Map

Timeline

News

Description

The site is a rectangular lot that slopes from the east downward to the west with retaining walls around the edges. The site currently has no trees and is mostly made up of open field. The property was acquired by THRPD in 2016.

Nearby sites: Abbey Creek Park, PCC Rock Creek Recreational Facility, Ben Graf Greenway, Pirate Park, Bethany Creek Trail #1 C1.2

Timeline

Stage 1: Master Plan completed (May - July 2016)

• Development
• Neighborhood Meeting & Public feedback
• Submit for Board approval

Stage 2: Playground Design (December 2018 – August 2019)

• Neighborhood Meeting for playground input

Stage 3: Design & Construction (September 2019 – 2021)

• Request for architecture & engineer proposals
• Full Site Design & Permitting
• Construction

News

Community Meeting for Bethany Highlands area park

November 13, 2019

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Neighborhood Meeting: Proposed Development of Highlands area park

July 25, 2019

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Neighborhood Meeting: Proposed Development of Abbey Creek & Highlands area parks

December 06, 2018

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