When people talk about the places they love in a community, parks are typically at the top of the list. Parks are essential to the physical, economic, environmental and social health of cities and residents. Parks, trails, open space and recreation programs provide communities with many benefits. The purpose of the Riverdale Parks and Trails Assessment is to guide the City of Riverdale in maintaining and enhancing the community’s parks, trails and recreational opportunities. This document provides current insight in the existing conditions of the parks, as well as connectivity and usage of trails. The planning process included reaching out to the community for their thoughts on the existing conditions of Riverdale’s parks and trails as well as what they would like to see in the future This document is also intended as a guidebook for new recreational development in the City as the community grows.
