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Council accepts Harvey West Park assessment; directs revenue committee to return with funding options

Santa Cruz City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Council accepted the Harvey West Park design and program assessment, which proposes turf conversion, additional restrooms, a central promenade and potential gym/pool upgrades with an estimated conceptual cost around $140 million; council directed the ad hoc Budget & Revenue committee to report back within six months with revenue options.

The City Council on Nov. 18 accepted a final design and program assessment for Harvey West Park that lays out a long‑term vision, conceptual schemes and a phased approach for upgrades to fields, circulation, restrooms, play areas and pool/community facilities.

Consultants presented two primary schemes: a “Great Lawn” concept and an alternative featuring a central playground linked to multiple lawns. Common proposals include reorganizing the circulation spine to…

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