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State Street neighbors press Costa Mesa to renovate Moon Park for safety and families
Summary
Residents at the commission meeting urged the city to include Moon Park in the capital plan, citing obstructed sight lines between playgrounds, proximity to the Santa Ana River Bike Trail, encampments beneath the 405 overpass, and lack of inclusive equipment; commissioners acknowledged concerns and noted Moon Park appears on the CIP for 2028–29.
Several residents from the State Streets neighborhood told the Parks & Community Services Commission on Feb. 12 that Moon Park is unsafe and functionally unusable for families and should be prioritized in the city's capital planning.
Ramon, who identified himself as a parent of a toddler and infant, said the park’s two separated playgrounds have a central moon structure that blocks sight lines, preventing caregivers from supervising both areas simultaneously. He also highlighted the close proximity of…
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