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Rives Park Planning

Rives Park was identified in the 2005 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment as a candidate for improvements. 

Land Planning and Design Associates was hired to assist the Department in developing a master plan for the park.  

Public meetings were held:

Wednesday, September 28, 2007  (meeting notes)

Wednesday, October 24, 2007  (meeting notes)

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Monday, December 10, 2007 - with Belmont Carlton Neighborhood Association

Rives Park Draft Master Plan 2008

Rives Park improvements and construction is planned to begin in the fall of 2012. The drainage box at the Park entrance off Nassau Street has been replaced with a simpler drain box to improve the appearance at this entry.