City of Wilmington Cuts Ribbon on Reimagined Rodney Park

"This project has transformed a previously under-utilized space into an outdoor hub for education and community," said Mayor John Carney. "Thisopening demonstrates the power of collaboration between the private sector, public sector, and members of the community, and I'd like to thank everyone who played a role in bringing this vision to life."

Located in the Hilltop neighborhood, the former Rodney Reservoir was a City-owned structure constructed in the 1900s. The reservoir consisted of a large covered concrete tankwith earthen berms on four sides. Due to suboptimal hydraulic function, the former structure was removed from service more than twenty years ago.

"This park is the beautiful creation of many hardworking City employees, many dedicated community leaders and elected officials, and many residents who love their neighborhood, who all worked together to create this new park for everyone to enjoy," said Councilmember Willauer.

In partnership with Green for the Greater Good and community advocates, this event marks the culmination of a project started under former Mayor Mike Purzycki with support from the City's departments of Parks and Recreation and Public Works.

Concepts and designs were led by landscape architecture firm, Hinge Collective. CHA Solutions led project management and construction and Meliora led civil engineering work.

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