Overview
Anchorage Parks and Recreation is currently in the planning process for improvements to William B. Lyons Park. Proposed improvements include a new playground, landscaping, and more connectivity to the adjacent Mountain View Boys and Girls Club.
Timeline
The Municipality of Anchorage purchased this land in 1972 with bond funds and Community Development Block grants to add more parkland to the Mountain View neighborhood. The park was originally known as Mountain View Park, and the name was changed to William B. Lyons in honor of the pastor of New Hope Baptist Church. William B. Lyons Park is 1.86 acres and is categorized as a Special Use Area, as defined in the
2006 Park Plan. In 1997, the Municipality of Anchorage and the Boys and Girls Club developed plans to build a community center. That community center is now run by the Boys and Girls Club and maintained by the Municipality's Facility Maintenance department.
2011: Playground equipment removed due to safety concerns
2012: William B Lyons Park Renovation
2019: Community engagement and planning initiated to re-install playground equipment
2020:
Mountain View Community Council Resolution of Support
Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution of Support
Approval from the Urban Design Commission
2022: Project under construction
Project Funding
2019 Municipal Park Bond: $300,000
2022 Municipal Park Bond: $300,000
Anchorage Park Foundation Inclusive Play: $100,000
Land and Water Conservation Fund: $157,000
Wells Fargo (through APF): $50,000