Rick Rice Park continues to undergo an upgrade, which now includes designated areas for games such as hopscotch and leapfrog.

Interstate Municipal Utility District owns the park. Recently it purchased 4.2 acres of land from CrossPoint Community Church, 700 Westgreen Blvd. The new land will be known as The Commons at Rick Rice Park. It is behind the church and next to the main entrance into the park.

The park now includes about 13 acres with the added land. Planned uipgrades include terraced concrete steps by the current lake, upgraded walking trails, and a new deck that will overlook a second pond with a fountain.

About 5,000 people visit the park every year, a board official said in February.