Jaycee Park to open April 30
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony for city facility set for May 8
The wait is finally over – Jaycee Park is officially opening to the public on Thursday, April 30, for the community to enjoy after an $18.7 million rebuild commenced in early 2025.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, which is open to the public with no reservations required, will celebrate the newly improved park at the end of Beach Parkway at 10 a.m., Friday, May 8.
The renovation addressed aging facilities, invasive trees, as well as parking and pedestrian challenges, city officials said.
The wholly rebuilt park now includes waterfront enhancements, playground revitalization, new picnic and gathering areas, family-friendly amenities, pathway improvement, landscape and green space and parking and accessibility upgrades.
Park-goers can now enjoy the new lighted riverfront boardwalk and overlook, upgraded pathways with cooling misters, native landscaping, improved accessibility, large inclusive playground, adult changing stations, a 5,000- square-foot splash pad, shaded picnic areas, bandshell for performances, cornhole, pool and shuffleboard tables, and beach volleyball courts.
The playground features 40 inclusive elements. There is 5,000 square feet of interactive play areas with shade sails providing coverage from the sun.
The public also will soon be able to enjoy a dedicated food truck court offering food and beverages.
The Kearns Group was the only party to submit a proposal for management and operation of the planned concession area and food truck court at Jaycee Park.
According to the term sheet the concession area and food truck court will include a 1,100-square-foot building and six food trucks pads.
The concession area also includes “two game areas, two cornhole lanes, and two pool tables.”
A smaller bandshell/pavilion is also included by onsite entertainment.