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Santa Ana staff preview Portola splash pad and $29 million Memorial Park aquatic renovation
Summary
Public works and parks staff told the commission about maintenance work, a council‑approved Portola Park splash pad (targeted for July opening) and progress on the Memorial Park Aquatic Center, described as a roughly $29 million, all‑electric, year‑round facility scheduled for completion in September; staff flagged equipment lead times and funding tradeoffs.
Public works and parks staff updated the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission on capital projects and maintenance projects on Jan. 22, focusing on a city‑approved Portola Park splash pad, progress at the Memorial Park Aquatic Center and broader park maintenance work.
George Acevedo, parks services superintendent, summarized maintenance preparedness for storm season, playground repairs across 34 city playgrounds, and support for community events. On capital projects, staff said the City Council approved the construction contract for the Portola Park splash pad; staff reported they completed in‑house sewer and prep work and expect contractors to install the splash‑pad…
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