Marra-Desimone Park
Updated: July 16, 2026
2026
Phase 2 and 3
During Phase 2, we will construct a play area at Marra-Desimone Park.
In Phase 3, an outdoor fitness zone will be added to Marra-Desimone Park - a project selected in the 2024 Park Community Fund process. We will add outdoor exercise equipment so there is a free, accessible exercise space for South Park residents.
For more information, see the Engagement Hub:
Marra-Desimone Park project history
A “Long Range Development Plan for Marra-Desimone Park” was initially approved by the Parks Board in 2006 and laid out a three-phase approach to developing Marra-Desimone Park with project goals including agriculture, community integration, and environmental stewardship.
Phase 1 (complete)
Phase 1, finished in 2022, was about building the overall physical space for the park.
Project elements included building an accessible main path with overlooks and picnic area pad, constructing a swale with plantings, developing a new parking area, and performing major earthwork and grading.