Birdwatchers, Beware: Randall Park Pond Drawdown Begins — Dave’s Diary

A dear old friend is about to undergo a face-lift and she wants us all to know the water level will be dropping during the process. Huh?

“She” is Randall Park and the face-lift is work on a new birdwatching

observation deck.  City officials say visitors to the park will begin noticing the change this week.

"Lowering the water level will be done gradually, and we don't want anyone to be concerned while the process is underway," said Yakima Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson.

"We will keep the impact on wildlife to a minimum during the drawdown and construction phases of the project," Wilkinson added.

Construction on the new observation deck is being funded by a generous donation from the Southwest Yakima Rotary Club. The civic organization has pledged $30,000 for design, development and construction, and will also donate another $30,000 worth of volunteer labor, materials, supplies and professional services.

Work on the observation deck is planned to begin in March and should be completed by early summer.

For more information about the project, contact Wilkinson at 576-6416.