Heritage Park & Hops Alley

Heritage Park Design and Alley Activation Area

The work on the north point of Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park and Hops Alley has started! Please follow all signage, including no parking signs.

A map of alternative parking is in the documents section on the right hand side of this project page. Please respect and follow neighboring properties and any private parking restrictions.

Improvements you’ll see after construction include inviting signage for Heritage Park and Hops Alley, improved seating and gathering space for daily use by the community as well as our popular events, pedestrian and site scaled lighting, additional ADA parking, pedestrian access, garbage collection organized inContinue reading

The work on the north point of Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park and Hops Alley has started! Please follow all signage, including no parking signs.

A map of alternative parking is in the documents section on the right hand side of this project page. Please respect and follow neighboring properties and any private parking restrictions.

Background:

The concepts originated in 2020-2021 with the Main Street Visioning Plan, which you can still visit in the "Important Links'" section on the right hand side of this page. That plan also identified rebuilding the roads around Heritage Park as plaza-level woonerfs, which was completed in 2023 as part of the Town Center Utility Woonerf project. The plan prioritized purchasing the last privately held portion of the block at 902 Kincaid, which the City completed in 2022.

In 2022-2023, JETT Landscape Architecture + Design worked with the community and staff to re-imagine Reuben Knoblauch Heritage Park as a more active, useful heart of the city, for special events and everyday use. This work also identified improvements for the adjacent alley, naming it Hops Alley, to serve as a flexible event space and for a more accessible and inviting parking area for its day use.

In 2024, JETT continued that design for both the alley and park to prepare for future construction. That design phase was funded with a grant from Pierce County Lodging Tax.

The City of Sumner was recommended to receive funding from Pierce County Lodging Tax to construct the north point of Heritage Park and Hops Alley. Additional funding includes Sound Transit Sumner LTAC, and other local funds.

The City of Sumner applied for and was given a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2024-0005) for the phased redevelopment of the Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park block. The associated files are also available in the documents section under CUP-2024-0005 folder.

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10/29/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 10/24/2025:
- Underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Concrete in Hops Alley
- Irrigation in Hops Alley
WORK IN PROGRESS THIS WEEK (10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025):
- Underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Irrigation in Hops Alley
- Landscaping in Hops Alley
- Install & waterproof metal planters in Heritage Park
- Prep for installation of Entry Sign in Heritage Park
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 11/21/2025:
- Concrete Paving in Heritage Park & Hops Alley
- Install Entry Sign in Heritage Park
- Irrigation in Hops Alley & Heritage Park
- Landscaping in Hops Alley
- Cable Fence & Paver Installation in Hops Alley
Metal Planters in Heritage Park
Irrigation Installation in Hops Alley
10/22/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 10/17/2025:
- Electrical Underground work in Heritage Park
- Grading & Asphalt Paving in Hops Alley
- Electrical Work in Hops Alley
- Metal Planter bed installation in Hops Alley
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (10/20/2025 - 10/24/2025):
- Underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Concrete in Hops Alley
- Irrigation in Hops Alley
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 11/14/2025:
- Install metal planter beds in Heritage Park
- Concrete in Heritage Park
- Install Entry Sign Heritage Park
- Irrigation in Hops Alley & Heritage Park
- Landscaping in Hops Alley
- Cable Fence & Paver Installation in Hops Alley
Planter installation and Concrete & Asphalt in Hops Alley

Underground Electrical installation in Heritage Park
10/16/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED
Last week the contractor completed electrical and concrete curbs in the alley.
WORK THIS WEEK
- This week they are working towards the asphalt paving in the alley on Friday morning.
- The paving will go from Alder Ave toward Kincaid Ave.
- The contract knows the Homecoming Parade is happening at 4:30 in the afternoon and will work accordingly to not impact the parade.
- Contractor crews will stage their equipment to the City Hall parking lot to minimize impact to the roads.
WORK COMING UP
Next week they will start on irrigation in both the parka and alley and work on more concrete in the alley.
09/19/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 09/19/2025:
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Poured concrete footings for trash enclosure in Hops Alley
- Complete Water Service connections in Hops Alley and Heritage Park
- Asphalt patching in Alder Ave
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (09/22/2025 - 09/26/2025):
- Perform underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Install metal planter beds in Hops Alley
- Trash enclosure wall concrete pour in Hops Alley
- Concrete paving and curb installation in Hops Alley
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 09/30/2025:
- Install metal planter beds in Heritage Park and Hops Alley
- Install irrigation sleeves in Heritage Park
- Install irrigation system in Heritage Park
- Asphalt paving in Hops Alley
Asphalt patching in Alder Ave

Forming for Hops Alley trash enclosure
09/12/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 09/12/2025:
- Performed underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Connected Hops Alley to water main in Alder Ave
- Start Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Set forms for trash enclosure in Hops Alley
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (09/15/2025 - 09/19/2025):
**Alder Ave will have roadwork occurring with traffic control to complete road restoration until 9/30
- Perform underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Continue Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Pour concrete footings for trash enclosure in Hops Alley
- Install irrigation sleeves in Hops Alley
- Complete Water Service connections in Hops Alley
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 09/30/2025:
- Install metal planter beds in Heritage Park and Hops Alley
- Install irrigation system in Hops Alley
- Concrete paving and curb construction in Hops Alley
- Asphalt paving in Hops Alley
Connecting Hops Alley to water main in Alder Ave
09/05/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 09/05/2025:
- Performed underground electrical work in Heritage Park and Hops Alley.
- Installed electrical components within the Heritage Park seat wall
- Poured concrete for the Heritage Park seat wall
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (09/08/2025 - 09/12/2025):
**ALDER AVE CLOSURE – planned for September 9th, from 8:00P.M. to 8:00 a.m., to complete the Hops Alley water main connection.
**Additionally, Alder Ave will have roadwork occurring with traffic control to complete road restoration until 9/30
- Perform underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Start forming for trash enclosure in Hops Alley
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 09/30/2025:
- Install metal planter beds in Heritage Park and Hops Alley
- Install irrigation system in Hops Alley
- Concrete paving and curb construction in Hops Alley
- Asphalt paving in Hops Alley
Heritage Park concrete seat wall
08/28/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 08/29/2025:
- Restored north sidewalk in Hops Alley
- Performed underground electrical work in Hops Alley.
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (09/01/2025 - 09/05/2025):
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Install electrical components within the Heritage Park seat wall
- Pour concrete for Heritage Park seat wall
- Perform underground electrical work in Heritage Park and Hops Alley
- Start forming for trash enclosure in Hops Alley
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 09/30/2025:
- Connect Hops Alley to water main in Alder Ave - tentatively work will begin on 9/8/2025
- Install metal planter beds in Heritage Park and Hops Alley
- Install irrigation system in Hops Alley
- Concrete paving and curb construction in Hops Alley
Fresh concrete poured and curing for the north sidewalk.
08/21/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 08/21/2025:
- Performed underground electrical work in Hops Alley
- Installed Silva Cell systems in Hops Alley
- Installed water services in Hops Alley
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (08/25/2025 - 08/29/2025):
- Restore north sidewalk in Hops Alley (scheduled for 8/27–8/28)
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Install electrical components within the Heritage Park seat wall
- Pour concrete for Heritage Park seat wall
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 09/30/2025:
- Perform underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Connect Hops Alley to water main in Alder Ave
- Install metal planter beds in Heritage Park and Hops Alley
- Install irrigation system in Hops Alley
North sidewalk concrete pour plan
Underground electrical work in Hops Alley

Underground electrical work in Hops Alley
08/14/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 08/15/2025:
- Set forms and installed additional rebar for the Heritage Park seat wall
- Stormwater improvements in Hops Alley
- Installed Silva Cell systems in Hops Alley
- Installed irrigation sleeves in Hops Alley
- Installed water services in Hops Alley
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025):
- Pour concrete for Heritage Park seat wall
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Install Silva Cell systems in Hops Alley
- Install electrical components within the Heritage Park seat wall
- Perform underground electrical work in Hops Alley
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 08/29/2025:
- Perform underground electrical work in Heritage Park
- Restore north sidewalk in Hops Alley (scheduled for 8/27–8/28)
North sidewalk concrete pour plan
Installation of water services in Hops Alley
Trenching in Hops Alley
08/07/2025 Construction Update
WORK COMPLETED FOR WEEK ENDING 08/08/2025:
- Set forms and installed additional rebar for the Heritage Park seat wall
- Completed stormwater improvements in Hops Alley
- Installed Silva Cell system in Hops Alley
- Installed irrigation sleeves in Hops Alley
WORK IN PROGRESS NEXT WEEK (08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025):
- Pour concrete for Heritage Park seat wall
- Stormwater work in Heritage Park
- Install additional Silva Cell systems in Hops Alley
- Install additional irrigation sleeves in Hops Alley
- Install electrical components within the Heritage Park seat wall
UPCOMING WORK THROUGH 08/29/2025:
- Install Water Services in Hops Alley
- Perform underground electrical work in both Hops Alley and Heritage Park
- Restore north sidewalk in Hops Alley (scheduled for 8/27–8/28)
North sidewalk concrete pour plan

Final improvements to Hops Alley stormwater system

Rebar and Forms for the Heritage Park seat wall