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Selma adopts 20‑year parks master plan to guide park growth and maintenance
Summary
The council adopted a 20‑year Parks Master Plan developed with consultant QK; the plan inventories nearly 47 acres of parks, projects park acreage needs through 2045 and recommends acquisition, maintenance standards and funding strategies.
Selma — The City Council voted unanimously Aug. 19 to adopt the City of Selma Parks Master Plan, a 20‑year roadmap created by QK following community outreach and an inventory of city parks.
QK Senior Planner Christine Chavez summarized the plan’s findings and recommendations, saying the city currently has 46.9 acres of parkland and that the plan evaluates needs through 2045, when population projections show growth from about 24,000 to roughly 33,000 residents. Chavez said the plan aims to align park provision with the City’s general‑plan target of 5 acres per 1,000 residents and to create a framework for grant competitiveness and future capital budgeting.
The plan inventories parks, classifies park types (pocket, neighborhood, community, regional, trailways and specialty parks), and highlights frequently raised community priorities: restroom upgrades, parking at busy recreation sites, accessibility improvements and safety and maintenance. Chavez said the community’s most used parks are Shafer, Breitlinger, Ringo and Lincoln.
Deputy City Manager summarized coordination among departments and noted the plan will help staff prioritize projects and compete for state and federal funding. Council discussion touched on potential parkland acquisitions already identified in city‑owned parcels, the Quimby Act (parkland dedications/impact fees), and the need to secure long‑term maintenance funding if new park acreage is added.
Key council action and next steps - The council adopted Resolution 2025‑76‑R to approve the Parks Master Plan. - Staff and consultant recommended a mix of acquisition, phased development (including a planned 10‑acre Thompson Park and a proposed regional Rockwell Pond park) and updated park maintenance standards. The plan also recommends continued use of development fees, Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and grant programs to fund construction and maintenance.
Why it matters Selma’s plan quantifies a gap between existing park acres and the city’s stated policy target, and provides a prioritized list of projects and maintenance standards intended to guide budgeting and grant applications over the next two decades.
Speakers quoted - Christine Chavez, Senior Planner, QK (consultant) - Deputy City Manager (city staff) - Mayor Robertson (Mayor, Selma City Council)
Authorities - Quimby Act (parkland dedication/impact fee framework) was referenced in the meeting discussion.
Ending Staff and QK will now use the adopted plan to pursue funding, refine project phasing (including more detailed designs where required) and bring specific capital projects, such as Thompson Park and Rockwell Pond, back to the council for project‑level approvals and budget allocations.
