A collaborative effort between Cheney Recreation Commission, the City of Cheney and numerous citizens and volunteers have contributed to the following projects.
1. A master plan for the land was developed through public input by LK Architecture.
2. A playground grant was secured by Cheney Recreation for $25,000 to purchase a $50,000 play structure.
3. Dirt work was completed on the north section for future multi-use fields.
4. Future multi-use fields were seeded in the late fall with the help of a donor.
5. 80 trees were donated by ICTrees and planted by volunteers.
6. A grant was secured for $50,000 to build an additional ball field.
7. The parking lot size was doubled.
2017:
8. Gaga Ball Pit was constructed as an Eagle Scout Project.
9. A grant for $947.50 was secured from KDHE to purchase 5 park benches.
10. Fourteen trees were donated and planted by the Gorges Family Tree Farm (Value: $1,750)
11. "Cheney" entrance sign was built and funded by Make A Difference Day (Value: $4,095)
12. Dirt work for the additional ball fields was completed and the beginning stages of a pond began.
12. An electrical transformer and lights were added to the parking lot.
2018:
13. Backstop and sprinkler system were installed and grass was planted at the newest ball field (Field 3).
14. Landscaping was done around the "Cheney" entrance sign.
2020:
15. Backstop installed for new ballfield (Field 4).
2021:
16. Added additional parking lot along MacArthur.
2022:
17. Built basketball court with adjustable goals and lights ($75,754, with half paid by LWCF grant).
18. Built two pickleball courts with lights ($39,130).
19. Ten additional trees, donated by Gorges Family Tree Farm were planted
20. USD 268 planted 49 trees to create a wind break near the high school softball field. Trees donated by Stan Ast family.
2023:
21. Constructed Legacy Walking Trail around Sports Complex with grant from Sunflower Foundation and added pedestrian bridge built by Downey Consulting.
22. Seeded and added irrigation to new ballfield. (Field 4)
2024:
23. Built covered park shelter with public restrooms.
24. Added two sand volleyball courts with lights.
25. Installed fencing around new ballfield (Field 4.)
