About the park
Morningside Park is located at 29 Riverdale Ave. in the Morningside neighborhood near Garrison Elementary School. In addition to being a neighborhood park, the 2.9 acre city-owned parcel has been used for organized sport practices and informal recreation activities. There was play equipment installed at the park, which was removed in 2024 after being deemed unsafe for use. The city is currently planning upgrades to the park, which you can find more information below.
Morningside Park Rehabilitation Project
The City of Dover is targeting park improvements to Morningside Park, including new playground equipment.
Take survey to help guide improvements
Currently, the 2.9 acre park is open green space, used for organized sport practices and informal recreational activities. Two years ago, unsafe swings and slide playground equipment were removed.
What do you think should be installed in its place? What other amenities and uses should be considered? We invite you to take this short survey.
Project overview and goals:
- Install safe and modern equipment
- Improve ADA accessibility
- Provide active recreation for all ages
- Community-centered design
Schedule
The city is currently soliciting public feed back as it designs park improvements. Once the the design is complete, the city will solicit bids and select a contractor to complete the work.
Currently, the city is targeting improvements to occur during the 2027 construction season, with competition and park reopening in the Fall of 2027.
Project Area
Public Meeting held June 30, 2026
City staff held a public meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Garrison Elementary School where they presented potential amenities for the Morningside Park improvement project.
Contact Us
- City Engineer Jillian Semprini, 603-516-6450
- Assistant Recreation Director Rick Conway, 603-516-6401