The City of Sebastian has been working on an ambitious revamp of Riverview Park, unveiling a Conceptual Riverview Park Master Plan that promises upgrades and renovations.
City staff teamed up with consultants from Kimley Horn to craft a plan that would spruce up Riverview Park’s features and tackle some ongoing community wishes.
But worries about moving the Veterans Memorial have led city leaders to hold off on giving it the final go-ahead, choosing instead to set up another public workshop on April 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
The early-stage plan pulls together ideas from Veterans groups, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and folks living nearby. Though it’s won a lot of backing, those involved made it clear they want to stay in the loop as the project moves into hammering out detailed blueprints and getting permits sorted.
The plan received the green light from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on February 24, 2025. City staff met with leaders from the American Legion, VFW, and Honor Guard to discuss relocating the Veterans Memorial to an area near the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Sebastian Boulevard (CR-512).
The Four Chaplains Monument will also join the memorial at this high-visibility location.
City officials also want to add a new parking lot just south of the Splash Pad. The extra spaces would give visitors a convenient spot to leave their cars, especially during busy park events or warm days when families flock to the water feature.
It’s one more piece of the Riverview Park overhaul aimed at making the place work better for everyone who stops by.
Funding for the $3 million project is secured, thanks to a grant matching the city’s $1.5 million contribution. The budget will cover a sweeping transformation of Riverview Park, including shifting the current playground and pavilions to the Veterans Memorial’s existing site.
Volleyball courts will find a new home across the street in the grassy area near the twin piers, while Harrison Street—adjacent to the popular Splash Pad—will be permanently closed to streamline park access and safety.
One of the plan’s standout features is the allocation of six boat slips on the south pier to house vessels for local and state law enforcement agencies.
The idea, debated for years, addresses a practical need while making efficient use of the park’s two piers along the waterfront.
A fresh spot for entertainment is in the works too. For years, city leaders have hauled out a portable stage for live shows at Riverview Park, but the big plan now calls for a fixed amphitheater—a set place just for concerts and gatherings.
👉 The April 9 meeting will let locals, veterans’ organizations, and others chime in on moving the Veterans Memorial and hash out other points before the plan gets locked in.
⭐️ For now, the Conceptual Riverview Park Master Plan remains just that—a concept with big potential.
