Leslie Groves Park Long Range Plan

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October 27, 2023 - Update

The process has solidified the notion that most of Leslie Groves Park is appropriate for natural habitat and carefully planned recreational pathways, while the central developed portion of the park is appropriate for sports and organized recreation. 

We plan to pause the current public engagement process while we process information received to date, allowing us time to adjust our graphics accordingly.

Leslie Groves Park is a beloved amenity providing natural habitat and recreational opportunities for residents. There is no rush to develop a plan. We look forward to re-engaging with the public soon and ultimately developing a plan that represents our citizens.

Initial Park Planning Steps

Public Meeting #1

Open House #1 - June 28, 2023

City staff and consultants with MT-LA met with citizens at Leslie Groves Shelter #1 to gather initial public input for Leslie Groves Park Long Range Plan. 

Open House #1 Meeting Summary

Summary of Open House #1
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Public Meeting #2

Open House #2 - July 26, 2023

City staff and consultants again met with citizens at Leslie Groves Shelter #1 to share the input recieved from the first open house and present initial images of potential draft plans and options, which were separated into three sections (North, Central and South). 

 Open House #2 Meeting summary

Meeting Summary of Open House # 2
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Open House #2 Draft Plan Options

Draft Plan Options
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Public Meeting #3

Open House #3 - Sept. 27, 2023

City staff and consultants meet again with citizens at Richland Community Center (moved from Leslie Groves due to weather). Meeting summaries from previous meetings were shared to attendees to view all feedback provided to date. 

A revised draft plan was shared and additional public input was received. 

 Meeting Summary #3

Meeting Summary of Open House #3
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 Revised Draft Plan Sept 27 Section 1

Revised Draft Plan Section #1 (South)
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Revised Draft Plan Sept 27 Section 2

Revised Draft Plan Section #2 (Centeral)
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Revised Draft Plan Sept 27 Section 3

Revised Draft Plan Section #3 (North)
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Online Citizens Survey

Next, an online survey opened to obtain additional input. Comments were also documented from social media messaging and the webpage feedback form.

The survey was open from September 20 through October 22, 2023. 

Citizen survey results-online
Online Survey Results
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Public Meeting #4

Postponed - TBD

Thursday, November 9, 2023
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Richland City Hall – Council Chambers
625 Swift Blvd.

Questions can be directed to Parks and Recreation at parksrec@ci.richland.wa.us.