Go to main contentsGo to main menu
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:57 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Share
Rate

Comment

Comments

COMMENTS
C Comment author: Carl C. Hagen Comment text: Maybe there is more to this story than what is reported, but it seems to me that the businesses that are causing this problem ought to be paying for this, or at least a major portion of it. Why does the County have to pay the whole bill? Just my opinion. Comment publication date: 5/7/26, 10:26 AM Comment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-ramp Comment author: Alan Reeder Comment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS! Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PM Comment source: Howard David Jackson Comment author: Jack & Nancy Cook Comment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS. Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AM Comment source: Howard David Jackson Comment author: JeffDickerson Comment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied. Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AM Comment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion case Comment author: Todd fossum Comment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed day Comment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PM Comment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl Hagen Comment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive? Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PM Comment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection
Community Foundation