Picetti Park received a fresh round of improvements this week as members of the Comstock Youth Group joined city employees and retired Fernley City Councilwoman Fran McKay for the city’s annual park beautification project.
The volunteers spent the morning planting roses, native grasses and other landscaping, pulling weeds, refreshing planting beds with mulch and staining the park’s existing split-rail fence.
The work was part of an ongoing partnership between the city of Fernley and the Comstock Youth Group, bringing young volunteers together with city staff and community leaders to improve a public space used by Fernley families.
McKay, who participated in the project, praised the young people for their work ethic and willingness to serve the community. She later reported enthusiastically during the Fernley Rotary meeting about the group’s efforts and the amount of work they completed during the project.
City officials said the annual project is intended not only to improve the park, but also to give young people an opportunity to take part in meaningful community service.
After the morning’s work, the volunteers gathered for a barbecue lunch sponsored by the city as a thank-you for their time and effort.
The improvements included both immediate cleanup and longer-term maintenance. New plantings added color and drought-conscious landscaping, while fresh mulch will help retain moisture and reduce weeds. Staining the split-rail fence will help preserve it and improve the park’s appearance.
The city thanked the Comstock Youth Group, McKay and city employees who volunteered for the project, pointing out that projects like the Picetti Park cleanup show what can happen when public employees, volunteers and local organizations work together on a practical goal.
By the end of the day, the results were visible: cleaner planting beds, new landscaping, a restored fence and a public park better prepared for residents to enjoy.
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