New Pier, Playground and More Now Open at Richard Simpson Park

Published on August 25, 2025

By Susan Schrock, Office of Communication

Construction at Richard Simpson Park is o-fish-ally complete! Residents are invited to cast a line from the new fishing pier, watch their kids explore the nature-themed playground and take in beautiful views from the new scenic overlook along the shores of Lake Arlington.

• Extended walking trail featuring exercise equipment
• New fishing pier with covered platform at the end
• New picnic pavilion
• An overlook with seating
• New playground, designed for ages 2-12, that includes a swing set and log-like play equipment in keeping with the park’s natural setting.
• Additional parking

So, grab your fishing pole or a picnic basket and head to Richard Simpson Park in west Arlington to see the new improvements for yourself! 

Bond Tracker: The Bond Tracker, available atwww.arlingtontx.gov/bondtracker, keeps residents informed about the projects that were approved by Arlington voters in the City’s bond elections. Projects selected for bond packages are presented to voters on a ballot after a series of meetings, tours, public forums and extensive study by a Council-appointed Citizens Bond Committee, generally held every four to five years.