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Commission kicks off 2026 parks work plan: outreach, Los Animas improvements, pickleball and master plan
Summary
At its March 4 meeting the commission discussed a work program focused on community outreach (including an $18,000 Measure B allocation for bike/ped safety), improvements at Los Animas Park, permanent pickleball facilities, a parks master plan and pursuing joint-use talks with the school district.
The Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission used its March 4, 2026 meeting to review and refine its work plan for fiscal years 2026–27, centering on community engagement, park maintenance and capital projects.
Staff (transcript label S7) summarized the work program and said council had provided funding to advance a parks and recreation master plan. On pedestrian and bicycle outreach, staff said Measure B funds from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will be available and estimated “about $18,000 available for fiscal '27” to support pedestrian and bicycle safety education; staff encouraged the commission to consider its role as a sounding board for outreach materials and suggested the commission seek budget support for giveaways and pop-up canopies.
Commissioners discussed multiple outreach…
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