County to apply for up to $8.5M in State Park Program funds for Madera Ranchos park
County grants staff proposed applying to the Statewide Park Development & Community Revitalization Program for a new ~10‑acre park in Madera Ranchos (acquisition + development), emphasizing competitiveness for new-park projects and an application deadline of Dec. 17, 2026.
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Tristan Shamp, Madera County Grants Officer, presented a proposed application to the Statewide Park Program (Round 5), explaining the grant funds new park acquisition and development projects in underserved communities. Shamp said the county is considering acquiring roughly 10 acres at Road 36 and Avenue 13 for a community park with play areas, shade structures, ball fields, restrooms and utilities and that an initial conceptual design is being developed while negotiations proceed with a willing seller.
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