What residents should know
West U City Council, officials with nonprofit Friends of West U Parks and city staff will be on site to kick off the event on June 29, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., according to a news release. Officials are expecting an increase in traffic to the area with the 5500 block of Belmont Street to be closed starting at 8 a.m.
Once the ceremony is complete, the street will be reopened.
- Free (admission)
- June 29, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
- 3012 Nottingham St., West University Place
Improvements at the park will include:
- Increasing the park's usable area by 6,500 square feet
- Installing new fencing and bollard lighting at gate entries
- Replacing artificial turf
- Removing decomposed granite, and adding new connective pathways and shade structures
- Expanding play areas, including adding play mounds and a swing
- Installing a new gate entry and pavers at the entrance from Nottingham Street
- Adding a gathering area that residents can use for smaller events and picnics
- Resurfacing and restriping tennis and basketball courts
- Adding more seating
