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Oroville commissioners ask for regular Hewitt Park construction updates as work begins
Summary
The Parks Commission discussed Hewitt Park construction after the groundbreaking, confirmed design elements including eight pickleball courts and accessibility features, and requested recurring construction-status reports during the multi‑phase project.
The Oroville Parks Commission on May 13 requested regular construction updates on Hewitt Park as the project moves into its first phases following a recent groundbreaking.
Commissioners said they attended the Hewitt Park groundbreaking and asked staff to add a recurring agenda item showing progress through the project lifecycle. "I was hoping we could do [...] construction updates on Hewitt Park through the whole project," a commissioner said, asking for schedule and milestone information such as Gantt charts.
The update comes after a public presentation that staff said included a large turnout at the ceremony. "Y'all were at the Hewitt Park Groundbreaking Ceremony today, which I think went fantastic with close to 80 folks in attendance," a parks staff member said. Melton Design Group was identified as the firm working on early design; staff estimated the project will return to the city with more information in late February or early March 2026 for a 50% cost estimate.
Commissioners also asked for clarification on planned amenities. A commissioner asked whether the pickleball courts shown in renderings were three or eight courts; staff confirmed, "It'll be 8 pickleball courts." Staff said the court layout will be split, with three courts grouped near a grandstand-style area and five courts uphill toward Park Avenue.
Accessibility was raised during the discussion. A parks staff member said, "The whole park was designed with accessibility in mind, and our accessible, subject matter expert in house has stamped the plans as meeting the accessibility guidelines." Staff added at least one swing and the merry-go-round will be accessible.
Commissioners requested the regular construction updates be placed on future agendas to allow the commission to monitor schedules and cost-estimate milestones as the project progresses.
Looking ahead, staff said the commission will receive more detailed plans before the project reaches the 50% estimate and before matters proceed to the City Council for approvals.
