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Parks staff outline turf study timeline, field replacement work and summer events; Bixby Park trail closure to last through November

5448060 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Palo Alto Parks staff updated the commission on summer events, a turf‑study schedule centered on El Camino Park, a turf replacement mobilization that began July 14 and a sewer‑rehab closure of the Bixby Park Western Trail through November.

Division manager Sarah Rove Esteli gave the commission a departmental update on July 22 covering summer programs, capital projects and scheduled public engagement.

The department highlighted upcoming and recent events: the summer family movie series at Mitchell Park (movies at sunset, seating opens at 7 p.m., with showings Aug. 1 and Aug. 15), a municipal service center open house scheduled for Saturday, July 26 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and the July 4 summer festival and chili cook‑off held at Mitchell Park.

Esteli provided a status report on field‑surface work and a citywide turf study. The city is advancing…

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