Both Butterfly Park and Monarch Park are within 1,300 feet of each other, about 3 blocks apart on the same connecting road. Because of this unique situation of proximity and budget constraints, a “split-park” concept was pursued that provides complimentary amenities between the two close sites. Butterfly Park is focusing on a large playground and picnic area as the centerpiece and the larger Monarch Park contains two picnic areas and multiple sports and fitness opportunities.
Monarch Park was chosen to have the field and court sport areas, dual picnic spots, fitness node and cornhole area due to it being next to a primary school site, which typically has public access to a playground, so a choice was made to not duplicate what the school property offers. In addition to these amenities, Monarch Park has pollinator gardens, an interior loop path and interpretive signage to help visitors understand how the drought tolerant plantings and flowers support butterflies, birds and other pollinators.
The park theme for both the 3.1-acre Butterfly Park and the 5.0-acre Monarch Park embrace the area’s vibrant butterfly population, inspired by their diversity and playful flight patterns. The site plan features whimsical forms and meandering paths that encourage exploration. Strategically placed native pollinator gardens create ideal habitats and thriving ecosystems for a variety of butterfly species. The design for Monarch Park uses drought-tolerant vegetation, cobbles and boulders to reduce water use and maintenance.
Construction is anticipated to begin in the second half of 2025.