Marthaler Park in 1996 and 2025.

Then & Now: Marthaler Park

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Here’s a look at Marthaler Park in 1996 and 2025 with the recent renovation. The city is hosting a grand re-opening celebration for Marthaler Park on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Marthaler Park: 1996

Marthaler Park entrance in 1996.

Here’s a look at the entrance to Marthaler Park and Stebbins Court from 1996.

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Here’s another view of the old playground and picnic shelters that were removed in 2020 and 2021:

Marthaler Park playground and picnic shelters in late 1990s.

Marthaler Park: 2025

Marthaler Park entrance in 2025.

Here’s the current view of Marthaler Park in 2025, and while the entrance hasn’t changed much, the rest of it has. The renovations started in 2019 with the new northern section of the park off Wentworth Avenue. Then trail work reshaped the center portion of the park where the trail used to be. Then work in 2023 and 2024 added a new playground and trailhead restroom, moved the parking lot, added a fishing pier, and more.

View of Marthaler Park playground in 2024.

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