To hear a full recap of the status of the Parks and Recreaction GO Bond projects, tune into the September 11, 2025 City Council meeting livestream and hear a presentation from the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation beginning at the 41 minute mark.

Marvin Caldwell Park

Construction is still underway. Contractors have completed the mass-grading portion of the project, as well as installed all needed storm drainage pipes. Crews are now working on smaller-scale grading and foundation work. The tennis building and restroom building renovations have kicked off and the parking lot construction is expected to begin this month. Marvin Caldwell Park is still expected to open Summer of 2026.

Pictured below, crews installed a water line service tap at Marvin Caldwell Park.

J.E. Jim Ramseur Park

Tree clearing, building demolition, and grading are fully underway at the future home of the J.E. Jim Ramseur Park. Contractors have installed silt fencing and are beginning to install the sediment control ponds that will protect our local stormwater drainage system from contamination during the construction phase of the park building project. The J.E. Jim Ramseur Park is still anticipated to open in Summer 2027.

Pictures below, crews continue clearing trees to make way for the new J.E. Jim Ramseur Park.

Upcoming Projects

The groundbreaking for the Academy-Gibson /fields project will be held on Monday, October 6 at Webb Field. Shortly after, construction will begin on that project. Projects still in the design phase include the Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden, David Phillips Park, Wilson Street Park, Hartsell Park, and the Poplar Tent Trailhead Park.