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Resident asks city to restore restrooms, water and school access at Paulerino Park

2618068 · March 14, 2025
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Summary

A Costa Mesa resident told the Parks and Community Services Commission that Paulerino Park is underused and urged the city to reinstall restrooms, add a water station, remove a dead tree, repair a cracked sidewalk and explore restoring access to the adjacent school yard.

At the March 13 Parks and Community Services Commission meeting, resident Cynthia McDonald urged the commission and staff to restore amenities and access at Paulerino Park, saying the small neighborhood park is primarily used as a pathway and lacks basic facilities that reduce public use.

McDonald identified herself as a Costa Mesa resident and said the park once had restrooms and water fountains that were removed. She asked the city to reinstall restrooms, add a water station (water and electrical service remain), and to pursue restoring gated access to the adjacent Paulerino Elementary School yard to…

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