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Commission reviews Measure A projects; staff proposes $38,000 park‑sign overhaul
Summary
San Rafael staff presented a Measure A work plan that would spend about $610,000 next fiscal year on park projects including tennis‑court resurfacing, playground maintenance and a proposed $38,000 phased replacement of park signage across 26+ parks. Commissioners voted to receive the plan after public comments on neighborhood park needs.
San Rafael Park and Recreation Department staff on March 25 laid out a proposed Measure A work plan for fiscal 2026–27 that would prioritize resurfacing, maintenance and feasibility studies while beginning a phased, citywide replacement of park signs.
"We have over 26 parks in the system," said Craig Berry May, assistant library recreation director, describing a draft signage program that groups signs into six categories: park identification/wayfinding/rules, picnic reservation kiosks, grilling/fire safety, playground rules, athletic field signage and informational kiosks. Staff recommended bilingual, image‑forward signs and QR codes that would link to the city parks page.
Berry May said the department updated cost estimates and proposed using Measure A funds for a phased rollout starting spring 2026. "Around $38,000 in total" was the estimate for the initial phase,…
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