RESTORATION IS UNDERWAY
Douglass Park and the surrounding community mean a great deal to Riot Fest. We’re committed to restoring the impacted areas and seeing the work through. We’ll continue sharing updates here as progress is made.
THE PARK REMAINS OPEN
The festival footprint occupies approximately one-third of Douglass Park, and restoration is concentrated within only specific portions of that footprint. Major recreational amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, children’s playgrounds, synthetic soccer and football fields, and football and track facilities, were not impacted and have remained available for community use.
Crews have been working since September 22, with the current scope of work anticipated to conclude before Thanksgiving, weather and ground conditions permitting.
100% Ground Protection Removed
95% Mud & Disturbed Soil Removed
NOW SOD Installation
NEXT Aeration & Seeding
Up to 10 acres of sod secured | Crews working 6 days/week | $500K–$700K invested in preventive protection and restoration
OCTOBER 19, 2026
SOD Installation Continues
OCTOBER 13, 2026
SOD Installation Continues
OCTOBER 9, 2026
SOD Installation Begins
OCTOBER 5, 2026
Grading & Leveling
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Soil Removal Progress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Cleanup Underway
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
Restoration Begins
