Parks Department Project Updates

Washington Park

Estimated Completion: Spring 2026
Located at 6th and E St., this neighborhood park is associated with the Four40 West Housing Development.   Construction Improvements will include a play structure, shaded seating, landscaping and an art element.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in May 2026 with the opening of the park.

Arlington Oak Neighborhood Park

Estimated Completion: TBD (dependent on grant award)
The City is applying for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant funding to purchase nearly 32 acres from the Port of West Sacramento to expand this neighborhood park along the Barge Canal. Community engagement in June 2025 gathered feedback on desired recreation elements and theming. Acquisition will occur only if the grant is awarded.

Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation

Estimated Completion: TBD (construction dependent on grant agreement)
In September 2024, the City was awarded 15 million dollars of grant funding for the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership  (ORLP) Grant Program.  The Renovation of Bryte Park will include a new aquatics facility. Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2026.

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Heritage Oaks Park Master Plan Project

Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Construction is currently underway, with project completion anticipated this July. Following construction, the contractor will conduct a mandatory maintenance period to ensure that landscaping, turf, trees, and park amenities are properly established and meet quality standards. After the successful completion of this maintenance period, Heritage Oaks Park is expected to open to the public in Fall 2026.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming the community to this new park soon. Please check back for additional updates as we approach the grand opening!

Southport Levee Recreation Trail

Estimated Completion: Summer 2027
At 95% design, the trail will provide 5.6 miles of Class 1 bike trail along the crown of the Southport Setback Levee. Construction is funded primarily by Prop 68 grants and Community Project Funding.

Westacre Park

Estimated Completion: Spring 2026
Design and construction are fully funded by $7,843,000 of Prop 68 SPP funding. Planned improvements include a skate park, pump track, playfields, inclusive playground, splash pad, restroom, walking loops, pickleball and futsal courts, reflexology and meditation paths, and public art. Construction began March 2025 and is approximately 40% complete.

Alyce Norman Park Master Plan

Estimated Completion: TBD
This project welcomes community input during upcoming public meetings.

Other past and current projects overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department

• Southport Levee Recreation Trailhead - Completed Summer 2025
  Improvements included a plaza with a restroom, parking, equestrian staging, ADA-accessible levee ramp, public art, shade, benches, and educational kiosks.
• Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
• Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Plan