The Measure Y Essig Park, located at 8490 Warren Vista Avenue, between Warren Vista and Joshua Lane, is a multi-purpose neighborhood/ community park project.
In March of 2023, after reaching out to residents, the Town received feedback on the park and a wish list of upgrades. In the first phase, the Town will add two shade structures, trees, fencing, a semi-circle of benches, and solar lighting for the parking areas.
Maintenance tested new types of turf, and the Town decided to rehab the grass and change decomposed granite to concrete. The decomposed granite pools during rain and the stones end up in the grass. The concrete will be easier to maintain and safer for residents with disabilities. Additional upgrades to the dog areas and small dog play amenities are also planned for this renovation phase.
The project’s first phase was awarded on May 30 to IMR Inc. for $713,758.00 to construct the Essig Park Improvement Project and $141,242.00 for construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs.
The complete project plans include:
- The development of approximately 10 acres of multi-use athletic fields
- 3 acres of a playground and picnic areas, including tot lots; informal open space; and a splash pad/water play improvements
- An approximate 1.5-acre dog park
- Restroom and concession buildings
- Approximately 2 acres of vehicle parking
- An approximate 1-acre native plant garden
- Sand volleyball courts
- An about 5,000 square foot maintenance building
- Frisbee golf course
- Walking and exercise trails
- A minimum 2-acre undisturbed area
- Ancillary park improvements including field lighting; parking lot lighting; access and maintenance roads; hardscape and sidewalk improvements; picnic and shade shelters; barbecues; horseshoe and shuffleboard areas; jogging and exercise courses and related improvements.
