Project Description
As one of a series of parks along the Long Branch Stream Valley corridor, Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park provides an important outdoor resource for residents of the Long Branch area. The park serves a diverse community of park users and provides opportunities for play, active recreation, social gathering, and contemplative experiences in a setting along the stream valley. It is adjacent to the Domer Avenue bridge, a well-used stream crossing, and connects to the Long Branch Trail.
This park refresher project will focus on updating the aging playground, improving amenities in response to community interest, and supporting better connections across Long Branch Stream Valley and Trail. These updates to the playground and park infrastructure will meet current codes and standards and increase local opportunities for recreation while preserving unique characteristics of the park.
Background
The 3.8-acre park is located on the north side of Garland Avenue between Piney Branch Road and Domer Avenue and adjacent to the Long Branch Stream Valley. The existing park includes a playground, basketball court, open space, and picnic area.
Status/Project Update
All final permits have been obtained by Parks staff. The project entered the procurement process in the summer of 2025. Phase 2 construction is scheduled to begin in fall/winter 2025 and is expected to last approximately 12 months. The updated concept plan was posted in September 2025.
Phase 2 construction – The playground, basketball court, and pedestrian bridge at Domer Avenue will be closed during construction. The Long Branch trail adjacent to both sides of the Domer Ave Bridge will also be closed. Access to the picnic shelter on the north side of the park will remain available. To reach the east side of the stream or Rolling Terrace Elementary School, proceed south on Garland Avenue to access the Clayborn Avenue pedestrian bridge.
Project Timeline
*Dates and times subject to change.
| Date | Project Stage and Resources |
|---|---|
| Spring/Summer 2021 | Public Outreach – Community Meeting Parks staff presented preliminary concept plans, potential updates, amenities for Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park |
| 2022 – 2023 | Detail Design |
| Winter 2023 -Winter 2024 | Phase 1 construction complete: Shelter with grills and two tables with ADA accessible seating areas, new pedestrian ramp, new steps with handrail. |
| Fall/Winter 2025 – Winter 2026 | Phase 2 construction |