Riverside Park in Brownwood undergoes major renovations with $3 million investment

Shelly Womack
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BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Riverside Park in Brownwood is getting some major upgrades, including new roads, a modern pavilion, sidewalk improvements, and much more.

Riverside Park was closed to the public on Wednesday, January 24, for major renovations. The park is expected to reopen by the end of September 2024.

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Improvements were selected based on the types of events that have been held at the park, as well as possible future events. These improvements were submitted and adopted in the 2023 Parks Master Plan.

The Brownwood City Council has given the green light to the park renovation project, which is one of the largest investments in the park system since the Bert V Massey II Sports Complex. The project’s total cost is $3,113,912.06 and is being funded by the city’s federal American Rescue Plan allocation. Additionally, the City of Brownwood is looking to secure a $1,500,000 outdoor recreation grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife to further improve recreational facilities.

Courtesy of the City of Brownwood

In a news release, Mayor Stephen Haynes of Brownwood announced that these improvements will greatly impact recreational opportunities.

“The Riverside Park Project is a significant investment in our community’s recreation opportunities,” said Mayor Stephen Haynes. “This project will increase the functionality of the park and create more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy.”

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The Riverside Park project, which prioritizes infrastructure, will include:

  • Demolition of existing roadways

  • Reconstruction of asphalt roadways

  • 180+ designated parking spaces

  • New road ribbon curbing

  • Fencing, electrical, and lighting improvements

  • Landscaping

  • New main pavilion

  • Expanded patio pavilion with string lighting

  • Food truck hookups

  • Entrance signage

  • Sidewalk improvements

The front of the disc golf course in the pecan orchard will remain open, with parking available at the corner of Market Street and Riverside Drive. The city would like to encourage residents to visit other local parks, such as Coggin, Cecil Holman, and Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Click here to see a list of parks in the area.

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