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San Jose council approves Columbus Park revitalization plan; public raises concerns about encampment abatement and turf
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a revitalization plan and mitigated negative declaration for Columbus Park, a long-closed Guadalupe River park, while public commenters and council members pressed for clear plans to relocate hundreds of people living in the park and asked about artificial turf and maintenance.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved the Columbus Park Revitalization Plan and adopted a mitigated negative declaration on April 15, instructing staff to advance design and prepare the site for construction by 2026.
John Ciccarelli, director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, and Raymond Constantino, deputy director for capital projects, presented a plan to rebuild Columbus Park as a multi‑use recreation space. The proposed plan includes two adult soccer fields, a half basketball court, four pickleball courts, a foot‑curl court, a play area, a tree‑lined paseo with native plantings, a new parking lot and restrooms, and a horseshoe pit facility. The project is funded by Measure P bond proceeds, Park Trust Fund and CNC…
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