Apple Valley’s McConnell Park on track to fully open this month
After partially opening last year, McConnell Park in Apple Valley is expected to fully open this month. Located behind the Apple Valley Unified School District headquarters on Navajo Road, the park’s dog park, playground and ball fields recently opened. Town officials said the running track is being striped and, weather permitting, should open for walkers and runners on Nov. 9. Town officials said rain delayed the striping of the track. The town will keep the lights on until 8 p.m. so people can use the track that runs along the perimeter of the football field. Veterans Day 2025 partial opening Officially known as Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr., USAF Park, the facility was partially opened on Veterans Day 2025. The opening day ceremony included the unveiling of the Veterans Memorial on the property at 21878 Pah-Ute Ave., between Navajo and Quinnault roads. The veterans memorial area includes two benches, a stone slab that includes McConnell’s photo and life story, and the five-piece, illustrated monument, which pays tribute to veterans of all U.S. military branches. At that time, the park also included a children’s playground, a veterans monument, bathrooms and a shaded picnic area. At that time, Town of Apple Valley spokeswoman
