RCA Priority
Parks, Beautification, and Public Spaces
Beautiful, well-loved parks and public spaces that reflect neighborhood pride — neighbors want a revitalized Riverside Park, greener streets, and gathering places that bring families together.
31.8%
of Riverside Terrace neighbors named Riverside Park improvements a priority — the seventh highest-ranked issue in the survey
From the question: "What are the most important issues you would like to see addressed in Riverside Terrace?" — 2024 RCA Neighborhood Survey
Why It Matters
Gathering & Community
Parks and public spaces bring families together, host free programming, and give neighbors a place to meet each other and get involved.
Play & Recreation
Neighbors want a new playground, water play, and recreation for all ages — including older kids, who have little geared toward them today.
Greenery & Beautification
More trees, flower beds, and clean, well-kept spaces make the whole neighborhood more beautiful and reflect the pride residents take in it.
Investment & Safety
After years without City investment, neighbors are asking for capital improvements — walking trails, lighting, signage, and a safer park for children.
Parks and public spaces bring families together and define the character of Riverside Terrace. A well-loved, well-maintained park — and greener, more beautiful streets — give neighbors of every age a place to gather, play, and take pride in their community.
What Neighbors Are Saying
These are neighbors' own words from the 2024 RCA Neighborhood Survey, lightly edited for length and shared anonymously.
"A new playground, covered gathering and play areas, family-oriented programming, more benches, and opportunities for neighbors to meet each other and get involved."
"The park has not received any City investment in many years, resulting in a neglected appearance that fosters underuse. Capital improvements — a wide walking trail and perimeter lighting — would help."
"Adding water play would be great for our community — and the kids would love it."
"More lights, more trees, and more flower beds. Keep it simple and clean."
"Signage showing walkers and kids at play, and more police presence — sometimes there are people sitting in cars watching the children."
"Riverside Park and the Friends of Riverside Park already do the absolute most for the community. Their consistent, reliable, free programming is a rare and deeply appreciated resource."
What RCA Is Doing
- →Partnering with Friends of Riverside Park to support programming and improvements
- →Supporting beautification projects — plantings, trees, and cleanups — across the neighborhood
- →Advocating for City capital investment in the park: trails, lighting, and play areas
- →Gathering residents' ideas and bringing them to the City and park partners
How Residents Can Help
- →Volunteer for cleanups, plantings, and park events
- →Share what you'd like to see improved in Riverside Park and public spaces
- →Support Friends of Riverside Park's free community programming
- →Attend RCA meetings to add your voice and stay informed
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