Renovated playground completed at Mark Twain Park in Richardson

Under the $3 million 2021 bond program, nine playgrounds were scheduled to receive renovations, including the completed improvements at Mark Twain Park and work at Woodhaven Grove Park. All nine projects in the 2021 program are expected to be completed by 2026, with the city planning for two playground improvements per year for four years, according to Richardson officials.

Additional construction is expected across the city’s neighborhood parks in 2023, including a new playground at Breckinridge Park. The new playground, which is expected to be open in the third quarter of 2023, is designed to replace an outdated structure. It will have a concrete walkway surrounding the park, a water fountain and a variety of seating options, according to a discussion at a Feb. 20 Richardson City Council work session. Construction at Terrace Park and Berkner Park to replace equipment and upgrade walkways and ramps is expected to begin during the summer.

According to Superintendent of Park Planning Kurt Beilharz, Richardson plans to renovate the city’s neighborhood parks every 15-20 years. Including parks under construction, Richardson has 978 acres of parkland across 39 locations, according to its website.