City Council Approves Budget for New Riverside Park

The city council voted on Monday to approve the budget for a new park beside the river, ending two years of discussion.

The park will include playgrounds, walking and cycling paths, a picnic area and a small open-air stage for community events.

Council members said the work will be done in two stages, so that the first part can open to visitors next summer.

A public meeting will be held next month, where residents can see the plans and share their ideas.