Rollinger Park’s Major Upgrades Make Splash-Filled Debut
Posted on May 29, 2026
Rollinger Park in Roseville has undergone a refreshing revolution as the neighborhood park aims to become a more vibrant destination for families, fitness enthusiasts, and residents of all ages.
After extensive renovations, the park — previously known as Rotary Park — held a May 19 ribbon-cutting ceremony to invite the public to cool off at a brand-new splash pad and explore a host of upgraded recreational features.
The Rollinger Park Splash Pad and Improvements project, estimated at $2.7 million, began with planning in April 2024 and progressed through 2025. The City of Roseville sought to refresh aging infrastructure while adding amenities residents had been requesting. Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) played a central role in bringing that vision to life, providing surveying, architectural, landscape architectural, and civil engineering design services.
At the heart of the park’s upgrade is a 68-by-94-foot splash pad, which features vibrant aquatic play equipment that sprays and splashes water across an open surface. Beyond the water features, the improvements extend throughout the park, introducing two pickleball courts, two pavilions, a Ninja Warrior Course, a paved walking path, and updated playground spaces and universally accessible equipment.
From the outset, the project was approached strategically. AEW initially developed a comprehensive master plan and worked through multiple cost estimates to help the City evaluate phasing options. While Roseville ultimately secured funding to complete all desired improvements at once, the phasing study was an important step in aligning scope, budget, and long-term goals.
According to AEW Landscape and Urban Designer Courtney Sturgis, the City’s vision was both ambitious and community driven.
“The goal was to elevate Rollinger Park to a standard comparable with high-quality parks found throughout the metro area,” Sturgis said. “It was about creating a feature park that residents can take pride in and gather around — something that truly feels like a centerpiece for the City.”
Design decisions were guided by feedback from City leadership and an understanding of local needs. Sturgis noted that Roseville identified a strong demand for amenities that weren’t readily available elsewhere nearby.
“Given the park’s central location, it was important that it serve a wide range of users and function as a destination for the broader community,” she said.
Safety, comfort, and inclusivity were recurring themes throughout the design process. The splash pad incorporates fencing that defines the space while preserving visibility, along with sculpted rock seating that serves as both a subtle barrier and a playful design element. Throughout the park, wider paved pathways, inclusive seating, and additional benches offer chances for rest and connection.
Other accessibility improvements include spacious changing rooms near the splash pad, turf surfacing beneath the fitness course and inclusive swings, expanded ADA parking, improved ramps, and enhanced lighting.
“We hope residents first notice how comfortable and welcoming the park feels,” Sturgis said.
“Even with so many new amenities, the park remains easy to navigate and visually open, with smaller spaces that invite people to stay for an entire day.”
For Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor, the upgrades reflect years of community input finally coming to fruition.
“Rollinger Park was built at the request of residents, and for years people have asked for a splash park and family entertainment space,” Taylor said. “This project shows that when funding becomes available, the City listens and acts.”
Taylor also emphasized the park’s role in broader planning goals.
“We will now have a park within our City where residents don’t have to drive miles away for the same type of experience,” he said. “It aligns with our downtown redevelopment plans and will enhance Roseville for years to come.”