Glendale Regional Park Plan
Specific plan for the 17-acre Glendale Regional Park site, formerly Raging Waters, adopted unanimously on March 21, 2023 as part of the general plan under the Westside Master Plan.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Glendale Regional Park (former Raging Waters)
- Size
- 17 acres
Every hearing and vote
May 3, 2022 · City Council work session
Glendale Regional Park master plan update
Discussed
Public Lands staff gave a mid-project update on the master plan for the former Glendale Water Park (formerly Raging Waters) site, closed since 2018 with demolition underway. Funding includes $225,000 for the master plan and $3.2 million for current implementation. Two site plans, 'The Great Outdoors' and 'The Glendale Green', were shown for public feedback, with phase 1 including play features, a gathering space, parking, paths, lighting and river access. Adoption is anticipated in fall 2022.
March 7, 2023 · City Council
Glendale Regional Park Plan (public hearing)
Tabled · 7-0
Speakers welcomed the park and asked for more information on the Jordan River Trail, tennis or pickleball courts, a concessionaire, swimming pool and stage, parking and boat launch access for river cleanup volunteers, and construction of the park in a timely way. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
March 7, 2023 · City Council work session
Glendale Regional Park Plan
Discussed
Public Lands staff presented the plan for the 17-acre former Raging Waters site, including park goals, Phase I-A and I-B site plans, a market potential study, sustainability certification, pool operations, and traffic calming and access across 1700 South. Council Member Dugan asked that policy questions be taken up at a future meeting.
March 21, 2023 · City Council
Glendale Regional Park Plan
Approved · 7-0
The Council closed the public hearing and adopted Ordinance 15 of 2023, making the Glendale Regional Park Plan part of the city's general plan as a specific plan under the Westside Master Plan. The plan guides development of the 17-acre former Raging Waters site.