City parks update: Sky Ranch improvements, Eager Park grant match and splash pad nearing major rehab need
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Summary
Council and staff reported ongoing park improvements including shade structures and solar lighting at the Sky Ranch expansion, a 50% CPRS match award for Eager Park playground amenities, and that the Eager Park splash pad is operational but due for a major $1.2M–$1.5M upgrade.
Council and public services staff reported several parks and recreation developments at the meeting.
Sky Ranch expansion: staff said overhead shade structures and solar lighting posts are being installed and that crews expect to finish the pour‑in‑place rubber surfacing — one of the major, higher‑cost components — within weeks. The project will include other accessible amenities; a volunteer has stepped forward to help supervise planned planter replacements in the Imperial Avenue corridor.
Eager Park funding: the city received notice of a 50% matching award through a CPRS program (California Park & Recreation Society matching grant). Staff said the match will cover half the cost of certain playground amenities, allowing the city to stretch its funding for the central park rehabilitation.
Splash pad status: staff said the Eager Park splash pad remains operational and compliant with public health inspections but is functionally aged. “It’s due for an upgrade,” a council member said; staff estimated a full rehabilitation — including new pump and treatment systems and shade amenities — would cost in the roughly $1.2 million to $1.5 million range. Staff said they are seeking grants and other funding sources to cover the work.
Ending: staff thanked crews and volunteers and said they will continue to pursue grants and coordinate construction schedules to minimize disruption.