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Three Ribbon Cutting Events Planned for Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department

City of Fayetteville·Oct 19, 2026 · 4:39 PM CT
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The City of Fayetteville planned three ribbon cuttings for its parks this fall: refreshed Bryce Davis Park (Sept. 24), a transformed Walker Park (Oct. 18) and the brand-new Underwood Park on the west side (Nov. 1).

At Bryce Davis Park, about $1 million in improvements added shade sails over the playground, two new swing sets, another pavilion with picnic tables, perimeter fencing, and lighting along roughly 1,500 feet of trail.

The city says each park shows a different side of its parks commitment: a familiar favorite refreshed, a longtime destination transformed and a new gathering place. All three events are free and open to the public.

Summary written by Readthrough from the original article. The full story, with photos and any updates, is at City of Fayetteville.

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