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Corona City outlines Auburndale Park renovation and plans to restore city-run aquatics by 2027
Summary
City staff presented a plan to renovate Auburndale Park beginning summer 2026 and to relaunch a city-run aquatics program, using Auburndale as a pilot with a target opening in May 2027; staff emphasized internal lifeguard training and grant-seeking to support cost recovery.
Corona City staff told the Parks & Recreation Commission that the long-dated Auburndale Community Center and pool will be rehabilitated and expanded, with construction slated to begin in summer 2026 and expected to last about nine to 12 months.
Mister Cortez, who led the presentation, said the campus — which dates to the 1970s and was purchased by the city in 2002 — needs upgrades including two new tennis courts, a playground (designed for ages 5–12), a half basketball court, concrete decking, pool replastering and new coping, accent and walkway lighting, and upgraded landscaping and irrigation. The project is intended to “open up the entire campus” and address ADA and aging infrastructure issues, Cortez said.
Luis Ponceano,…
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