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Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Art Park improvements expected to be complete by end of July

Read below to learn more about Fernley's Art Park Improvements!!
Art Park improvements expected to be complete by end of July

An asphalt walking path and several improvements to the Main Street Art Park were purchased 

prior to July 1in order to spend federal block grant funds that would have expired on June 30, 

Deputy City Manager Lydia Altick told the city council last Wednesday. 

The asphalt walking path is already completed, along with some water and electrical lines being 

placed to serve future improvements that will be installed later this summer, Altick said. 

Future improvements purchased with the block grant funds include three archways across the 

pedestrian path, six benches, three self-watering planters and six self-watering planters with 

attached benches. One planter was also purchased to be used across the street at the train depot.  

Altick said she anticipated the planters and benches will be installed in the next two to four 

weeks. 

Also expected to be installed before the end of July are an art park sign at the eastern edge of the 

park, a 10-foot metal sculpture of a flower bouquet and two 5-foot metal sculptures of flowers 

and insects, made by Twisted Steel. A 9-foot metal flower bouquet and three 5-foot sculptures of 

flowers and insects were also purchased for installation across the street at the train depot, Altick 

said. 

All the planned benches and planters will be made of concrete that will look like wood. Also 

planned is an 8-foot by 8-foot tree planter donated by Trex, she said. 

The city, Fernley ACES and Main Street Fernley are all looking to secure funding for future 

improvements to the art park, Altick said. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9 Comment author: Alicia Euresti Comment text: We are all so blessed to have Pastor Matt and Mrs. Regina in this town. They have become a major part of pur family and our children adore them. Thank you both for all you do for qll of us. We love you!!!! Comment publication date: 9/6/26, 9:24 PM Comment source: Fascinating Fernley: Meet Your Neighbors at Living Faith Food Pantry Comment author: R Conley Comment text: Is the deputy receiving any additional training or reinforcing prior training? Comment publication date: 9/5/26, 10:08 AM Comment source: Inmate escapes from Fernley substation Comment author: Kayla Allen Comment text: Suzie was a wonderful woman. I was pleased to call her my "godmother" as she helped me to become a better version of myself. I think about her a lot. Comment publication date: 7/10/26, 8:31 PM Comment source: Susanne Lynn Foster