Winter 2025

Fancyburg Park The second round of community engagement focused on Fancyburg Park with over 900 residents providing feedback. Most Important Activities to be Included in the Master Plan • Year-Round Restrooms • Natural Areas (Woods/Meadows) • Traditional Playground • Nature Play Areas • Paved Walking Paths

Overall, the feedback emphasizes the importance of balancing modern amenities while maintaining the park’s natural charm. During the fall of 2024, the Edge Group, a Columbus based landscape architecture and urban design firm contracted by UA Parks & Rec,developed ideas for Fancyburg Park that were presented to the community at Park and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council meetings in early November. The concept developed by Edge is focused on enhancing and replacing many of the current features in the park, including the playground and shelter, while also providing opportunities to expand the natural feel of the park with meadow plantings and naturalized areas. One of the biggest changes proposed in the master plan is the inclusion of a new four-season shelter that could be sized to serve as a new day camp location. The plan also proposes the relocation of the maintenance yard – tentatively scheduled to occur in 2026 – to the corner of the park in order to open up more space within the central area. The goal of the park master plan is to enhance Fancyburg’s versatility and appeal, ensuring it remains a welcoming space for all community members by blending recreational opportunities with the beauty of its natural surroundings. Planning will continue in 2025, as more detailed concepts are developed, along with additional opportunities for public input. The park is scheduled for renovation in 2027 and 2028. Learn more about Fancyburg renovations, including project concepts, by scanning the QR code below.

• Nature Trails • Park Shelters • Open Lawn • Off-Street Parking • Sports Fields • Accessible Play Options What Residents Love About Fancyburg Park • Natural Spaces and Trails • Playground and Sports Facilities • Community Gathering • Location and Accessibility • Size and Open Space • Variety of Activities Areas for Improvement • Nature and Environmental Focus • More Modern Amenities • Safety and Accessibility • Recreational Enhancements • Parking and Infrastructure • Community and Aesthetic Features

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