The boardwalk repairs at Alfred A. Ring Park are now complete.

On Monday, the city of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department made an announcement regarding the park’s boardwalk, along with future renovations.

The renovations, which fixed significant wood rot that created hazards for park visitors, included the replacement of all walking surfaces on the boardwalks and bridge. The top handrails on the boardwalks, along with any deteriorated structural components, were also replaced. New concrete walkways were constructed at the north trailhead bridge and new dog waste stations were installed.

MKM Quality Construction, Inc., finished the three-month project at Alfred A. Ring Nature Park, located at 1801 NW 23^rd Blvd., at a cost of $414,021.61.

Other park upgrades will include:

• Revitalization of the Emily McLachlan-Ring Wildflower Garden. Work on the garden will include removal of the existing/worn furnishings and the addition of new plantings, pergolas, benches and fencing.

• Design and installation of new signage.

• Replacement of benches, as well as new trash and recycling receptacles.