FAQs

The bridge structure itself is at the end of its service life and will need replacement within the next five years. It also does not meet accessibility standards.

We studied the bridge in 2010.

We took five design options to the community for input. These options included:

• Three variations of a bridge
• One design that focused on upgrading the park
• One design that solely upgraded the existing bridge

The study halted without recommending a design. 

At that time, the public told us the designs would all negatively impact how community members use the park. We also heard the designs did not match the look and feel of the park.  

We have lessons learned from the 2010 approach to guide us. We’re moving forward with the knowledge that preserving park assets is a priority for the community. Before we hire a consultant to do the design study, we are coming to the community to listen. We want to confirm what we heard in the past, learn what’s changed, and determine our best steps forward.

This new study will look at the bridge itself, potential improvements to the pathways that surround it, and a future river access point.