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Council adopts Skyline Area Master Plan to preserve 292 acres of city open space
Summary
The council adopted a master plan to preserve the city’s Skyline open‑space area, including trail circuits, kiosks, restroom siting and a three‑year implementation schedule.
The City Council adopted the Skyline Area Master Plan, a multi‑year blueprint intended to preserve 292 acres of open space on Corona’s southwest border and formalize trail access, signage, restroom siting and maintenance standards.
Parks and Trails Manager Moses Cortez told the council the plan is the product of inventory work, community outreach and an online survey that drew about 1,200 participants. The plan proposes five trail circuits, kiosk maps with QR codes, trail signage with IMBA difficulty ratings, a restroom sited for sewer and service access off Borrero Way and an implementation schedule spanning roughly three years.
Cortez emphasized preserving the area’s natural state while improving safety and visitor information. “The vision of it is to preserve the 292 acres of the Skyline Area in its natural state for the benefit of current and future generations,” Cortez said.
Councilmembers asked about public‑safety measures, particularly vehicle break‑ins observed by trail users and the challenges of spotty cellular coverage in some canyon areas. Council discussion focused on enforcing good stewardship (pack‑in, pack‑out), signage, ranger presence, lighting near trailheads and options for trailhead cameras. Vice Mayor Casillas and others requested the plan include clearer reference to parking, ranger patrols and measures to discourage creation of rogue social trails that can damage sensitive habitat.
The council voted 5‑0 to adopt the plan. Staff said next steps include identifying volunteer partnerships, programming implementation projects into future budget cycles and pursuing grant funding.
The plan will guide maintenance, visitor information and modest facility additions while maintaining the Skyline area’s predominantly natural character.
