City of Sheridan : Scott-Broadway Reconstruction Project

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Thorne-Rider Park Project

In March 2009, the City of Sheridan commissioned a public outreach and visioning process to identify potential improvements for Thorne-Rider Park in north central Sheridan. This process was an outgrowth of two related overarching processes, the North Main Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Thorne-Rider visioning process was intended to assess community desires and priorities for revitalization of this community park in the heart of the North Main planning area. Through the North Main Revitalization Initiative, the public and the North Main Neighborhood Association Board of Directors identified greenways and recreational opportunities as a high priority for revitalization and new development. Thorne-Rider Park was repeatedly and consistently identified as an essential element in establishing the North Main area as a recreation destination.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified Thorne-Rider Park as one of only two true “community parks” in Sheridan, and recommended that a site master plan be completed for the entire park area. At 57 acres, Thorne-Rider Park has many underdeveloped areas that could be enhanced to better serve the community. Large portions of the park remain underutilized for various reasons, including lack of development, poorly sited improvements, safety concerns, and lack of accessibility.

During the community visioning process, community members came together to develop recommendations and concept drawings to visually capture and combine comments received from process participants. Click the link below to view the final project report:

Thorne-Rider Park Final Report (2 MB)

Last updated September 9, 2009.