Department of Parks & Recreation
Summary of Active Capital Projects
Spending on Parks Capital Projects
Status of Active Parks Capital Projects as of June 30, 2023
The Department of Parks & Recreation has undertaken the following capital projects to improve and maintain City parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools, as well as the City-owned William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center. The status of active capital projects is provided by the Parks Department to the Capital Review Committee on a quarterly basis. This page will therefore be updated every quarter with information received from the Capital Review Committee meeting.
The Life Budget amount listed below indicates the total amount of money budgeted over the entire life of the project. The FY 2023 Budget amount indicates the amount of money available to spend in FY 2023. Any funds remaining at the end of FY 2023 will be carried over into FY 2024 and will become the FY 2024 Budget.
Note: The below numbers are as of June 30, 2023, the end of the fourth quarter of FY 2023.
22024 - Hicks Anderson Improvements
This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for interior and exterior improvements to the William Hicks Anderson Community Center to meet programming and operational needs.
Life Budget: $200,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $17,904
FY 2023 Budget: $200,000
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $17,901
Expected completion date: December 31, 2023
22021 - Park Improvements
This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for improvements for parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, plazas, triangles, squares, swimming pools, fountains and sculptures throughout the city, including fitness equipment, walkways, fencing, landscaping and related site amenities.
Life Budget: $1,800,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $200,627
FY 2023 Budget: $1,800,000
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $200,627
Expected completion date: December 31, 2023
20046 - Pool Improvements
This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget. Funds were used for repairs to pools citywide, including Dr. Foster Brown Pool.
Life Budget: $200,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $199,890
FY 2023 Budget: $100,090
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $99,981
Expected completion date: Complete
20042 - WHACC
This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget. Funds have been used for continued improvements and renovations to the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center. Learn more here.
Life Budget: $200,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $199,340
FY 2023 Budget: $660
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
20021 - Park Improvements
This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget. Funds are being used for improvements to parks citywide.
Life Budget: $1,500,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $1,192,217
FY 2023 Budget: $1,055,396
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $747,614
Expected completion date: September 30, 2023
18045 - Park Walkways
This project was approved as part of the FY 2018 Annual Budget. A portion of funds ($300,000) will be used for improvements to the Christina Park pier.
Life Budget: $368,232
Life Actual Expenditure: $255,808
FY 2023 Budget: $281,028
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $168,604
Expected completion date: September 30, 2023
18021 - Playground Improvements
This project was approved as part of the FY 2018 Annual Budget. Funds are being used for improvements to various playgrounds throughout the City.
Life Budget: $1,250,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $1,208,285
FY 2023 Budget: $150,968
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $109,252
Expected completion date: September 30, 2023
18022 - Athletic Court Renovations
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were used for basketball court and tennis court renovations throughout the City.
Life Budget: $275,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $275,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
16045 - Park Walkways
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds have been used for the replacement of existing walkways throughout the Parks System that are deteriorated, cracked, and/or weakened. Project is complete, and remaining funds may be reprogrammed.
Life Budget: $300,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $282,101
FY 2023 Budget: $17,899
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $764
Expected completion date: Complete
16028 - Plazas & Triangles
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were used for the renovation of Rodney Square. Learn more about the project here.
Life Budget: $150,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $150,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
16026 - County Parks
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget for improvements to City parks and ball fields formerly maintained by the County. Funds were used for improvements to Canby Park and Brandywine Park. The remaining amount may be reprogrammed.
Life Budget: $250,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $174,985
FY 2023 Budget: $75,015
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
16025 - Park Fencing
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for the replacement of aging fences at various park locations, including athletic fields, playgrounds and parks.
Life Budget: $170,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $167,473
FY 2023 Budget: $5,139
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $2,612
Expected completion date: September 30, 2023
16024 - WHACC
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were used for improvements and renovations to the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center. Learn more here.
Life Budget: $330,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $330,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
16022 - Athletic Courts
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were used for improvements to Eden Park athletic facilities. Learn more about the improvements to Eden Park here.
Life Budget: $275,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $275,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
16021 - Playground Improvements
This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. The majority of these funds were expended on improvements to Eden Park Playground. The remainder of funds were used for playground improvements throughout the City.
Life Budget: $750,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $750,000
FY 2023 Budget: $6,650
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $6,650
Expected completion date: Complete
14029 - Decorative Fountain Restoration
This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds were used toward the renovation of Rodney Square. Learn more about improvements to Rodney Square here.
Life Budget: $330,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $329,352
FY 2023 Budget: $648
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
14028 - Plaza & Triangle Renovations
This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds were used toward the renovation of Rodney Square. Learn more about improvements to Rodney Square here.
Life Budget: $275,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $275,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
14024 - WHACC
This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds are being used for continued improvements and renovations to the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center. Learn more here.
Life Budget: $2,330,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $2,326,591
FY 2023 Budget: $14,659
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: September 30, 2023
14025 - Park Fencing
This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds were used for the replacement of aging fences at various park locations, including athletic fields and playgrounds.
Life Budget: $50,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $50,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0
Expected completion date: Complete
14021 - Playgrounds
This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget for the replacement of older playground equipment throughout the parks system in order to maintain safety and to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. Funds were used for improvements to parks throughout the City.
Life Budget: $2,325,477
Life Actual Expenditure: $2,325,477
FY 2023 Budget: $5,691
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $5,691
Expected completion date: Complete
12037 - Skateboard Park
This project was approved as part of the FY 2012 Annual Budget. These funds were used for the design and construction of a skateboard park under Interstate I-95 at Maryland Avenue and Bird Street. The project was funded by $250,000 in City general obligation bonds and $450,000 from the State of Delaware. The development site before work began is pictured above.
Life Budget: $700,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $699,723
FY 2023 Budget: $270
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0
Expected completion date: Complete
12019 - Park Fencing
This project was approved as part of the FY 2012 Annual Budget. These funds were used to replace aging fences at various park locations. The project is now complete.
Life Budget: $200,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $200,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
12018 - Park Signage
This project was approved as part of the FY 2012 Annual Budget. These funds were used to standardize park identification signage throughout the City by replacing existing signage with low-maintenance units. The project is now complete, and the remaining funds may be reprogrammed for other uses.
Life Budget: $30,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $14,382
FY 2023 Budget: $15,618
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
12016 - County Parks
This project was approved as part of the FY 2012 Annual Budget. These funds were used for upgrades to City parks and ball fields formerly maintained by the County, including the Canby, Alapocas, Sellers, and Bringhurst sites. The project is now complete, and the remaining funds may be reprogrammed for other uses.
Life Budget: $150,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $142,077
FY 2023 Budget: $7,923
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
12013 - Public Pools
This project was approved as part of the FY 2012 Annual Budget. Funds were expended on the modernization and renovation of various City pools. The FY 2019 balance was spent on improvements to the Joseph R. Biden Jr. Aquatic Center (f.k.a. Price's Run Pool). The project is now complete.
Life Budget: $400,000
Life Actual Expenditure: $400,000
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete
98280 - WHACC
These funds were reprogrammed for use at William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center by Ordinance 12-061 in 2012, and were used for continued improvements and renovations to the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center. Learn more here.
Life Budget: $936,193
Life Actual Expenditure: $936,193
FY 2023 Budget: $0.00
FY 2023 Actual Expenditure: $0.00
Expected completion date: Complete