County Parks are a critical part of our community. I try to look for new ideas to improve and expand our park system whenever possible. Recently two opportunities have presented themselves for two parks in the district, and I am partnering with the County Parks Department to hear your input on what you would like to see happen in your neighborhood parks.

A group of community members recently approached the County with a proposal to reconfigure some of the tennis/basketball courts to include pickleball at Brommer St. Park. Pickleball is is a  racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. On April 18th we will host a meeting where the Parks Department will present various proposals to the public. The Santa Cruz pickleball group has been playing at the park regularly and now there is a possibility to help transform the tennis courts to include one of the first dedicated pickleball courts in the County. Please come and find out what this is all about and provide feedback for uses at Brommer Street Park.

On April 26th we will be holding a meeting to discuss interim development of the Farm Park and Community Center located at Soquel Avenue and Cunnison Lane. This long planned park has been stymied by the loss of redevelopment funds. The Community Garden was added last year and recently the County has acquired the pieces of a bridge to cross the creek and riparian corridor. Once installed, the bridge will provide increased access for the neighborhood by connecting the Tee Street side of the park with the Soquel & Cunnison Lane portion. We are interested in hearing from the public about other elements that we could add to the park site. While funding does not exist for all that was envisioned for the park at this time, helping identify priorities would be useful for the Parks Department.  If you would like to see the Park Master Plan click here.

  

  

For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (831) 454-7905