$4 Million Funding Request
The City is undertaking the Red Hill Community Park Improvement Project to enhance the southern portion of this beloved community space. With community input, the project will focus on improving natural beauty, expanding passive recreation opportunities, and creating a more inviting, sustainable park for all residents.
Federal Nexus Reference
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1).
Project Timeline
The project is currently on hold pending allocated funding but is projected for the federal FY25/26.
Project Benefits
- Water feature that is sustainable and maintenance easy.
- Playground upgrade with rubber surface and shade structure seating and natural play features (logs, tunnels, steppers).
- Amphitheater upgrade with shade structure.
Issues in the Region that Warrant a Need for this Project
Red Hill Community Park, located near a disadvantaged community is a cherished space vital to residents. This project aims to enhance environmental sustainability, public safety, and recreational opportunities.
Planned improvements include upgrading the water feature for better sustainability, aesthetics, and annual cost savings, adding shade to the amphitheater for comfort and accessibility, and updating the playground with safer flooring and shade structures. Additional seating and natural play area will create spaces for relaxation, community gatherings, and imaginative play.
These upgrades will ensure Red Hill Community Park remains a vibrant and inclusive community hub for generations to come.
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Additional Information
In spring 2024, the City conducted multiple engagement efforts, including a community survey, virtual workshops, and in-person on-site sessions, reaching almost 1,000 community members to gather input on what they would like to see at Red Hill Community Park. Through the outreach, community members identified their top priorities, which include an outdoor gathering space, such as an amphitheater and picnic shelters, as well as enhanced playground structures to improve safety and accessibility.
Community Support Representatives in Congress
Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-CA 33rd District)
Project Contact
Hope Velarde Management Analyst II Hope.Velarde@CityofRC.us
Michael Parmer Assistant to the City Manager Michael.Parmer@CityofRC.us
