2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan

The PROS Plan community engagement phase is coming to a close, and we now turn our attention to drafting the plan that will guide Renton’s parks and recreation programs over the next six years. Thank you to everyone who joined an event, completed a survey, or added points to our interactive map—your input has been invaluable.

Beginning with the annual State of the City event in March 2025, we’ve connected with thousands of community members at the Farmers Market, Renton River Days, King County Library Family Fun Days, neighborhood BBQs, Safety Fest, the skate park, and numerous other locations across Renton. We also received nearly 600 survey responses, all of which will help shape the updated PROS Plan.

While this focused engagement phase has wrapped up, we’re always interested in hearing your comments or feedback about Renton’s parks, open spaces, and programs.

(Interactive Map with points placed by you)

(Skate Park)

(Safety Fest)

(KCLS Family Fun at Sunset Park)

(Back to School Event at Family First)

(River Days)

Your comments and feedback have been instrumental in shaping the PROS Plan update and will continue to guide the future of Renton’s parks, open spaces, and programs. While the focused engagement phase has concluded, we’ll continue to keep you updated as we draft and finalize the plan.

Stay tuned for the release of the draft PROS Plan this fall!

Thank you to the hundreds of people who visited us during the 2025 Renton River Days celebration to talk about the PROS Plan! We were thrilled by the incredible community feedback and conversations around all aspects of parks, recreation, and open space.

One area we were especially excited to explore together is the vision for the Tri-Park area, which includes Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, and the Cedar River Natural Area. While visioning for this area began more than two decades ago, it’s clear that updating these historic concepts is essential to meet the needs of today’s growing and evolving Renton community.

Below are the visioning boards we shared at River Days, which we’re now updating to reflect the thoughtful input we received (see the end of this post for community feedback so far). You can also view the current Tri-Park Area Concept from the 2020 PROS Plan for reference (see PDF pg. 190).

We welcome your continued input as we shape a shared vision for the future of the Tri-Park area!

Below are the same graphics from above, but with some of the feedback we received at Renton River Days. All great comments from the community!

The annual Renton River Days celebration is the perfect chance to get involved in shaping the future of Renton’s parks and recreation system. Join us Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27 at Liberty Park, where we’ll be hosting a PROS Plan community booth as part of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan update.

Stop by to:

• Meet Parks and Recreation staff and have a dialogue about what’s most important to you in Renton’s parks, recreation, and natural areas

• Share your ideas using interactive boards and maps

• Provide park-specific feedback on some of Renton’s most visited parks

• Help guide the updated vision for the Tri-Park area (Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, the N.A.R.Co Property, portion of the Cedar River Natural Area, and beyond)

• Explore existing, new, and updates to park concepts plan, including a new park at the Cleveland Richardson Property off Talbot Road

• Explore concepts for a new park at the Cleveland-Richardson Property off Talbot Road

• Learn about upcoming trail improvements in the Cedar River Natural Area

• And a whole lot more!

City staff and the PROS Plan consulting team will be on hand throughout the weekend to share conversation and hear your input. Whether you want to dive deep into park planning or just share a quick idea, this open house-style booth is your chance to make your voice heard. We hope to see you there!

Curious about why your voice matters?

Learn more about the goals of our ongoing community engagement process and hear directly from City staff about why your input is essential. Help shape the future of parks and recreation in Renton so it reflects your goals, vision, and interests.

As we work to update Renton’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, we want to hear from you!

As Renton continues to grow and evolve, so too do our community’s unique needs and priorities. Your input will help shape a shared vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable parks and recreation future.

Get involved - your voice matters!

Over the coming months, there will be many ways to participate, both online and in person. Whether you’re a daily park-goer, a weekend trail walker, or simply someone who cares about Renton's community spaces, we want to hear from you.

Take the Survey: Share what you love, what’s missing, and what you'd like to see in the future.

Translations are available in Renton's three most commonly spoken non-English languages: Español | Tiếng Việt |中文

Interactive Map: Drop a pin to show where improvements are needed—or highlight places you enjoy and tell us what’s working well.

Your feedback will help define the vision and priorities for Renton’s parks and recreation system for years to come. We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s build the future of parks together!