Chelan and Manson Park improvements underway

The day-use Old Mill Park dock – pictured in the middle of the photo as a t-shaped dock -- will be updated, with construction expected to take place between October and January.

Visitors to parks in Chelan and Manson will see temporary closures this fall and winter as crews make improvements to Riverwalk Park, Manson Bay Park and Old Mill Park.

At Riverwalk Park, a new plaza will be constructed as part of the City of Chelan’s lift station replacement project. The plaza will include benches, a viewing area, new lighting and an accessible ramp. The lift station area and about 10 nearby parking spots will remain closed during construction. Work is scheduled to wrap up around Memorial Day.

At Manson Bay Park, the marina will close from November through January while Chelan PUD contractors replace the breakwater. The breakwater helps keep marina waters calm while protecting the shoreline from wave erosion.

At Old Mill Park, the day-use dock and marine dump station will close in early October while crews replace the dock. Work is expected to finish in January, depending on conditions. 

Visitors can find park status updates at chelanpud.org/parks.

An artist rendering of a new plaza under construction at Riverwalk Park in Chelan shows the benches, a viewing area, new lighting and an accessible ramp.

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The Lake Chelan Community Services Council is making significant improvements to the Village Green Community Park in Manson.

"We are installing one light pole and several bollards to illuminate the pathway. A special shout-out to Z Electric, Mark Strain, Ron McGaughey, and Mike Tutino for working with us to add an artistic touch to the park," said Terrie Carleton. "An entry sign and our donor recognition sign will be placed in the corner near the Post Office. Shout-out to Jill Risley with Fineline Signs.

"The Green Man statue will soon be installed on the planter, looking out over the lake and swimming area," added Carleton. "Shout-out to Hal Killian, Larry Hibbard, Tom Allen, Mike Tutino, and Gale Courtney."

Scare crow watches over Village Green Community Park in Manson.