Fly'n B Park, 2910 Plaza Drive, is a unique amenity in our community. The 10.3-acre park features a fishing pond, trails, a large shelter, a restroom, parking and a house originally built in 1906. This destination is also popular for homecoming, prom and family photos. 

The Metro District has been planning for future amenities and maintenance needs at the park. Currently, the small house has significant structural issues with both exterior framing and the foundation. 

Background

• 2006 - The property was conveyed to the Metro District by Erickson Senior Living, developer of the Wind Crest community. Douglas County transferred $2.6 million of cash-in-lieu funding to the Metro District to fund the park improvements.
• 2007 - A master plan was developed for Fly'n B Park. 
• 2009 - Construction began, which originally included renovation of the existing house. During the early stages of construction, structural issues were identified with the building, and it was determined its renovation could not be completed within the project budget. The renovations were removed from the project.
• 2010 - Park improvements were completed and the park was dedicated in 2011.
• 2014 - The roof and siding of the house were replaced to help shore up the building, and future phases of interior improvements were tentatively scheduled years away.
• 2020-2021 - Staff revisited alternatives for the house, but none were feasible with the remaining funding from Douglas County of approximately $697,000.
• 2025 - In fall of 2025, the Metro District reached out to stakeholders and the community for input on possible improvements for Fly'n B Park. In November 2025, the board directed staff to evaluate fiscally responsible alternatives to pay homage to the history of the property and alleviate parking congestion. 

Development of concept plans

In fall 2025, Metro District staff began the process of identifying options for the house and overall park improvements.

Concept A

• New picnic shelter
• Interpretive signage
• Removal of the existing house
• Improved parking with 26 spaces
• Landscape and ADA accessibility improvements

Concept B

• Interpretive signage
• Preserve and stabilize the existing house
• Improved parking with 18 parking spaces
• Landscape and ADA accessibility improvements

Concept C (Selected)

• Enhanced interpretive signage
• Bench seating
• Removal of the existing house
• Improved parking with 22 spaces
• Landscape and ADA accessibility improvements

Each concept was evaluated based on estimated construction costs, long-term operations and maintenance costs, and how well it achieved the project's primary goals: honoring the site's history while improving parking and accessibility.

Board approval

In July 2026, the three concepts were presented to the Metro District Board of Directors. Following a thorough evaluation, staff recommended—and the Board approved—moving forward with Concept C.

Concept C best meets the Board's objectives by:

• Creating historical interpretive sign displays and seating features that incorporate bricks salvaged from the original home, preserving an important connection to the property's history
• Minimizing cost for construction and ongoing operations and maintenance
• Expanding current parking capacity
• Relocating accessible parking to a more convenient location to access the park

Funding for the project will come in part from the remaining Douglas County grant funds. Any costs exceeding the available grant balance of $697,000 will be funded through Metro District cash reserves.

Next steps

At its July meeting, the Board also approved the contracts necessary to begin final design of the Fly'n B Park Improvements Project. This includes $110,553 for landscape architecture, surveying, and civil engineering services.

Once the final design is complete, it will be shared with the community on this project webpage. Removal of the existing house and construction of park improvements are currently anticipated to begin in 2027.