More park improvements planned for Royal City in ‘26

Royal City’s 2026 budget includes money for reconstruction of a section of Apple Avenue and continued improvements to Lions Park.
COURTESY PHOTO/CITY OF ROYAL CITY

SOURCE: ROYAL CITY/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD GRAPHIC - Figures in the millions are rounded to the nearest $100,000.

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | December 19, 2025 3:00 AM

ROYAL CITY — Lions Park in Royal City now has a soccer field, so city officials will be working on the next phase of improvements in 2026. The first phase of upgrades to Apple Avenue also is scheduled for 2026, and both are among the projects reflected in the city’s 2026 budget. The budget was approved by Royal City Council members Tuesday.

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